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.
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Appearance & Traits
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Diet & Feeding
Behavior & Tank Mates
Breeding & Lifespan
Female Yellow Tuxedo Guppy
Yellow Tuxedo Guppy Price
Golden Tuxedo Guppy
Female Golden Tuxedo Guppy
Golden Tuxedo Guppy Price
Hybrid Yellow Tuxedo Guppy
Female Hybrid Yellow Tuxedo Guppy
Hybrid Yellow Tuxedo Guppy Price
Banana Tuxedo Guppy
Female Banana Tuxedo Guppy
Banana Tuxedo Guppy Price
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.
Learn more in our Male vs Female Guppy Guide.
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: 20–100 per brood.
->Use breeder box or thick plants for fry protection.
Learn more from Guppy breeding and Guppy fry care.
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 3:1 female-to-male ratio for stress-free breeding.
For pregnancy signs read my pregnant guppy guide.
Yellow Tuxedo Guppy Price
$7–$18 per pair. Widely available in stores and online.
Golden Tuxedo Guppy
The Golden Tuxedo Guppy shines like a jewel in the aquarium. With a glowing golden-yellow body paired with the tuxedo-black lower half, this variety is bold, hardy, and highly sought after by hobbyists.
Female Golden Tuxedo Guppy
Female Golden Tuxedo Guppies typically exhibit similar coloration and patterning to their male counterparts.
Female Golden Tuxedos are calmer and rounder, with lighter golden hues and the distinctive gravid spot. They are key to breeding, giving birth monthly. A 3:1 female-to-male ratio reduces male chasing.
Golden Tuxedo Guppy Price
$10–$22 per pair, available online and through specialty breeders.
Hybrid Yellow Tuxedo Guppy
The Hybrid yellow tuxedo guppy is a bright yellow-colored guppy with a beautiful look. Its body is predominantly yellow, with contrasting black markings, and a distinctive fan-shaped tail.
This guppy is a peaceful social fish that thrives in various water conditions. Their fins may also display a range of bright yellow colors and patterns, adding to their striking appearance.
Female Hybrid Yellow Tuxedo Guppy
Female Hybrid Yellow Tuxedo Guppies typically exhibit similar coloration and patterning to their male counterparts.
The body of Female Hybrid Yellow Tuxedo Guppies displays softer yellow coloration combined with the classic tuxedo pattern. Females are larger and fuller-bodied than males and can grow up to 2.5 inches in length.
Like all guppies, Female Hybrid Yellow Tuxedo Guppies give birth to live fry and can be identified by a dark gravid spot near the rear anal region.
Hybrid Yellow Tuxedo Guppy Price
Hybrid Yellow Tuxedo Guppies are considered a premium variety, with prices ranging between $15–$25 per pair depending on quality, size, and color intensity.
Banana Tuxedo Guppy
The Banana Tuxedo Guppy is another striking variety of guppy, appreciated for its vibrant and unique coloration.
The term “Banana” is sometimes used to describe a color pattern which typically involves a yellow or golden body coloration with darker markings, reminiscent of the peel and flesh of a banana.
Female Banana Tuxedo Guppy
Female Banana Tuxedo Guppies typically exhibit similar coloration and patterning to their male counterparts.
Females are generally larger, fuller-bodied, and display softer yellow coloration than males. A gravid spot becomes visible and darkens during pregnancy.
Banana Tuxedo Guppy Price
Banana Tuxedo Guppies are widely available from hobby breeders and online sellers. Their price usually ranges from $8 to $15 per pair.
[See All Tuxedo Guppy Varieties in Our Master Guide]
