{"product_id":"full-gold-guppy-poecilia-reticulata-freshwater","title":"Full Gold Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFull Gold Guppy\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most striking color morphs of the classic fancy guppy — a solid, metallic-gold body that catches every angle of tank light. Hardy, peaceful, and beginner-friendly, full golds are an easy way to add living color to a planted community tank. Each fish is hand-selected from our display systems at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eSqueaky's Aquatics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair them with peaceful schooling fish like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-tetra-small-5-qty\"\u003eNeon Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ePanda Corys\u003c\/a\u003e, or algae-eating \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-lady-nerite-snail-clithon-sowerbyanum-freshwater-algae-eating-snail\"\u003eNerite Snails\u003c\/a\u003e — or browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003efreshwater fish collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more community-tank companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner — very hardy and forgiving of typical tap-water parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons minimum for a small group; 20+ gallons recommended for breeding colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F (22–28°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8–7.8 — thrives in slightly hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 dGH. Guppies do best in moderately hard water; very soft water can shorten their lifespan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore. Feed a quality flake like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Flake\u003c\/a\u003e daily, supplemented with frozen brine shrimp, daphnia, and blanched vegetables. Small mouths — crush flakes if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 years with good care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drip acclimate over 30–45 minutes if your home water differs from ours. Skip a sudden temperature or pH swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFull Gold Guppy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePoeciliidae (Livebearers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaptive-bred color line; wild species from northeastern South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMales ~1.5\", Females ~2.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful, active, schooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef\/Plant Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePlant-safe — excellent for planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater (tolerates low salinity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e small peaceful community fish — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-tetra-small-5-qty\"\u003eNeon Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-emperor-tetra-nematobrycon-palmeri-freshwater\"\u003eEmperor Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ePanda Corys\u003c\/a\u003e and other Corydoras, otocinclus, harlequin rasboras, and platies. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-lady-nerite-snail-clithon-sowerbyanum-freshwater-algae-eating-snail\"\u003eNerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e make excellent cleanup partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e fin nippers (tiger barbs, serpae tetras), aggressive cichlids, and large predatory fish. Adult guppies may eat their own fry — provide dense plant cover or a breeder box if you want babies to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you keep mixed sexes, aim for at least 2–3 females per male so the ladies don't get harassed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Flake\u003c\/a\u003e — high-protein daily staple, perfect flake size for guppy mouths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e — conditions tap water and detoxifies ammonia between water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/christmas-moss-portion-cup\"\u003eChristmas Moss\u003c\/a\u003e — gives guppy fry hiding cover and gentle grazing surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eBrowse all freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e for more planted-tank options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eBrowse all fish foods\u003c\/a\u003e for frozen, pellet, and flake options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these males or females?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull Gold Guppies are typically sold as males — they show the most vivid solid-gold coloration and longer flowing fins. If you need a specific sex or pair, give us a call or come by the shop and we'll grab them out of the display tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the color stay this gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — the Full Gold trait is genetically stable in captive-bred lines. Color intensity is brightest with good lighting, a varied diet, and low-stress tank conditions. Skimpy diets and dull lighting will mute the metallic gold sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many can I keep together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGuppies are social and look best in groups of 5+. A 10-gallon tank comfortably holds 5–6 males; bump up to 20 gallons if you plan to keep mixed sexes (they breed prolifically).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Full Gold and regular fancy guppies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull Gold is a selectively bred color strain — a uniform solid metallic gold body, with no patterning or color breaks. Standard fancy guppies show mixed colors, spots, and tail patterns. Full Golds give you a clean, jewel-like look in a planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48807051591899,"sku":"FW1-F5945","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_8bdd2f31-22e0-4948-8960-80b097f32cc2.png?v=1779730357","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/full-gold-guppy-poecilia-reticulata-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}