{"product_id":"yellow-tux-guppy-males","title":"Yellow Tuxedo Guppy (Males)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrighten up your aquarium with the stunning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eYellow Tuxedo Guppy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e! Renowned for its striking color contrast, this popular freshwater fish features a sleek, dark silvery-blue or black \"tuxedo\" body pattern that beautifully sets off its brilliant, fan-like yellow tail and dorsal fins. Whether you are a beginner hobbyist or an experienced aquarist, this energetic, peaceful livebearer brings instant movement and a pop of radiant color to any community tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile the ancestral roots of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/i\u003e track back to the tropical freshwaters of South America (specifically Venezuela, Barbados, and Trinidad), the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"159\"\u003eYellow Tuxedo Guppy\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly coveted, selectively bred color strain raised in dedicated breeding facilities for the aquarium trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eOptimal Environment \u0026amp; Tank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 gallons (though a 20-gallon tank is highly recommended for a small school).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e Guppies thrive in stable water parameters. They prefer slightly hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 72°F to 78°F (22°C to 26°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.0 to 8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/b\u003e Recreate their natural habitat by adding plenty of live aquarium plants (such as Java Moss, Hornwort, and Anubias). This provides crucial hiding spaces for females and fry, while leaving ample open swimming space in the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe Yellow Tuxedo Guppy is incredibly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003ehardy and peaceful\u003c\/b\u003e, making it an ideal choice for beginner fish keepers. To keep your fish happy and reduce stress, maintain a proper breeding ratio of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"190\"\u003e2 to 3 females for every 1 male\u003c\/b\u003e. This ensures that the males' enthusiastic courting behavior is distributed evenly among the females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThese fish are classic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eomnivores\u003c\/b\u003e and are not picky eaters. For optimal health and to maximize their vibrant yellow coloration, feed them a varied diet consisting of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003eHigh-quality tropical flake foods and micro-pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003eFreeze-dried or live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003eSpirulina flakes or vegetable-based foods to satisfy their need for plant matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eYellow Tuxedo Guppies do wonderfully in peaceful community aquariums. Avoid housing them with aggressive fish or notorious fin-nippers (like Tiger Barbs). Excellent tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003eOther peaceful livebearers (Platies, Mollies, Swordtails)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003eSmall tetras and rasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003eCorydoras catfish and Otocinclus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003ePeaceful invertebrates like Cherry Shrimp and Mystery Snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eTrue to their reputation as prolific \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003elivebearers\u003c\/b\u003e, breeding Yellow Tuxedo Guppies is incredibly straightforward. Instead of laying eggs, females give birth to fully formed, free-swimming fry after a gestation period of roughly 21 to 30 days. If you wish to raise the babies, utilize dense floating plants or a dedicated breeding box to protect the vulnerable fry from adult fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container search-images\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-container spark-licensed-center hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\" data-full-size-image-uri=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/getgillsbucket\/media\/images\/Dans_Fish_Yellow_Tuxedo_Guppy_-_Male_7-7-2020-043_5cbc4aaba0a2495cad8d4b38bfe22a7d_4939.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41280348291136,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/InstagramPost-2_f9bd5dde-7255-4cb9-be6e-cd281f093338.png?v=1782932865","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/yellow-tux-guppy-males","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}