Blue Neon Tuxedo Guppy Pair (Poecilia reticulata)

The Blue Neon Tuxedo Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) looks like it dressed for a formal event: a bright silver front half, a deep blue-black "tuxedo" over the back half, and a huge metallic neon blue tail that flashes under aquarium lights. Sold as a male and female pair, so you get the showpiece color and the start of your own breeding line in one purchase. Like all guppies they are peaceful, hardy, beginner friendly, and endlessly active. Browse the rest of our freshwater livestock and supplies to round out the tank.

Care Guide

• Tank size: 5 gallons or larger for a pair, 10 gallons or more if you plan to raise the fry they will absolutely produce.
• Water parameters: 72 to 82°F, pH 6.8 to 8.0. Guppies prefer harder, more alkaline water and appreciate a little mineral content.
• Feeding: omnivore. A quality small-bite staple like Hikari Fancy Guppy or Hikari Micro Pellets, plus frozen or freeze-dried treats a few times a week, keeps colors vivid.
• Breeding: livebearers. A healthy female drops a batch of free-swimming fry roughly every 30 days. Dense plant cover like Guppy Grass gives fry a fighting chance in a community tank.
• Flow and lid: gentle flow suits those big tails, and a lid is smart since excited guppies can jump.

Specifications

Compatibility

Guppies get along with practically every peaceful community fish. Great tank mates include the Ember Tetra, Rummy Nose Tetra, Neocaridina shrimp, and peaceful snails. Avoid fin nippers and anything big enough to see that tail as a snack. If you love the guppy look, compare the Navy Blue Cobra, Ice Blue Lace, Metal Head Green, and Full Gold guppies in the same rack.

Recommended Foods & Supplies

• Hikari Fancy Guppy color-enhancing staple
• Hikari Micro Pellets for the community
• Guppy Grass fry cover and water polisher
• Ocean Nutrition Instant Baby Brine Shrimp for raising fry

FAQ

What exactly do I get?
One male and one female Blue Neon Tuxedo Guppy. The male carries the loud metallic color; the female is larger and more subdued, though tuxedo-line females usually show blue in the tail.

Will they really breed?
Almost certainly. Livebearers need no special trigger, just good food and clean water. Expect the first fry within a month or so of settling in.

What happens to fry in a community tank?
Most get eaten without cover. Add dense plants like Guppy Grass, or move the female to a breeder box or separate tank if you want to raise a full batch.

Do guppies need salt?
No. Old advice suggested it, but they do perfectly well in normal hard freshwater. Focus on stability and minerals rather than salt.