{"product_id":"purple-queen-guppy-males","title":"Purple Queen Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) (Males)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAdd a royal touch to your planted aquarium with the breathtaking \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003ePurple Queen Guppy\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/i\u003e). Renowned for its rich violet hues, iridescent sheen, and flowing caudal fin, this premium strain is a standout centerpiece fish for both beginners and experienced aquarists. Active, peaceful, and hardy, the Purple Queen Guppy brings non-stop motion and vivid coloration to any freshwater community setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eQuick Overview \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; History:\u003c\/b\u003e While ancestral wild guppies originate from coastal streams and rivers of northeastern South America and the southern Caribbean (such as Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, and Guyana), the Purple Queen Guppy is a specialty, selectively bred strain developed by master breeders for its distinct deep purple and metallic coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy. Extremely hardy and adaptable to standard tap water parameters once acclimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 gallons for a small trio or colony. A 20-gallon long aquarium is ideal if keeping a mixed community or a larger breeding group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 72°F – 82°F (22°C – 28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.8 – 7.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate to hard (8 – 20 dGH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Environment:\u003c\/b\u003e Provide a well-planted aquarium with species like Java Moss, Anubias, Amazon Swords, and floating plants such as Water Lettuce or Frogbit. Floating plants diffuse bright LED light and provide shelter for newborn fry. Maintain gentle water movement using a sponge filter or baffled hang-on-back (HOB) filter to protect their delicate fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Omnivorous and eager eaters. Feed a balanced staple of high-grade micro pellets, spirulina flakes, and color-enhancing granules. Supplement 2–3 times weekly with live or frozen treats like baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms to maximize color vibrancy and fin development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Peaceful community species thrive alongside Purple Queen Guppies. Excellent options include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,0,0\"\u003eNeon, Cardinal, or Ember Tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,1,0\"\u003eHarlequin Rasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,2,0\"\u003eCorydoras Catfish \u0026amp; Otocinclus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,3,0\"\u003eDwarf Neocaridina Shrimp and Nerite\/Mystery Snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,4,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/i\u003e Fin-nipping or aggressive species such as Tiger Barbs, aggressive cichlids, or large predators that can swallow them or shred long fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Like all livebearers, Purple Queen Guppies reproduce easily in captivity. Keep a ratio of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003e1 male to 2–3 females\u003c\/b\u003e to prevent female stress. Females have a gestation period of roughly 28 to 30 days and give birth to 20–50 free-swimming fry. To maximize fry survival, provide dense plant cover (Java moss, hornwort) or transfer gravid females to a dedicated breeding tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41388184371264,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-13_3a861c13-8a96-447e-b6c8-4f64f8ab78a9.jpg?v=1790723109","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/purple-queen-guppy-males","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}