The Yellow Tuxedo Guppy is like a burst of sunshine in your tank. With its golden-yellow body and tuxedo-black contrast, it’s both cheerful and easy to care for, making it a favorite among beginners.
Appearance & Traits
Males: slim, glowing yellow with long fins.
Females: larger, paler golden tones, gravid spot.
Size: 1.5–3 in.
Lifespan: 2–3 years.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
10–20 gallons recommended.
Temperature: 72–80°F.
pH: 6.8–7.8.
Floating plants and moss provide cover.
Diet & Feeding
Flakes, pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, and veggie matter (zucchini, spinach, spirulina) to keep colors bright.
Behavior & Tank Mates
Peaceful community fish. They thrive with platies, mollies, rasboras, tetras, corydoras, and shrimp.
Breeding & Lifespan
Gestation: ~28 days.
Fry Count: 20–35 per brood.
Use breeder box or thick plants for fry protection.
Female Yellow Tuxedo Guppy
Females are calmer and bulkier, with paler golden hues. They can birth 20–40 fry each month and display the gravid spot clearly. Best kept with a 2:1 female-to-male ratio for stress-free breeding.
H2: Price & Availability
$7–$18 per pair. Widely available in stores and online.
H2: Why Choose Yellow Tuxedo Guppies?
Their sunny yellow color adds warmth and life to aquariums, while their hardy nature makes them ideal for beginners.
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