The Golden Tuxedo Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a popular type of guppy known for its striking golden-yellow coloration. The Golden Tuxedo Guppy has a golden or yellow body with contrasting black or dark blue markings, typically around the tail and back half of the body, giving them the “tuxedo” look.
Their fins are often seen in golden color adding to their attractiveness. Golden tuxedo guppies are peaceful and social fish that do well in community tanks. They thrive in tropical freshwater conditions with a temperature range of 72-82°F and a pH of 6.8-7.8.
A minimum of 10 gallons is recommended for a small group and they should be fed a balanced diet of high-quality Guppy micro pellets containing both vegetable matter and animal matter. They also can be fed with flake food, frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.
Female Golden Tuxedo Guppy
Female Golden Tuxedo Guppies exhibit similar coloration and patterning to their male counterparts, but often with less vibrant colors and shorter fins.
The body of Female Golden Tuxedo Guppies may display a vibrant golden or yellow-gold coloration, similar to their male counterparts. Females can be recognized by a gravid spot near the rear anal region, which darkens as pregnancy progresses, indicating a pregnant female. The price of a Golden Tuxedo Guppy is in the range of $13 to $19 based on their size, pattern, and beauty.