Guppies for Sale
Shop our vibrant selection of fancy guppies, the hardy, colorful livebearers that have introduced more people to the aquarium hobby than almost any other fish. Guppies are active, peaceful, and endlessly varied, with flowing tails and bright patterns in nearly every color imaginable. At Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne we hand-select healthy, well-started guppies so you bring home fish that are colorful, active, and ready to thrive.
Guppies (Poecilia reticulata) are livebearers, which means they give birth to fully formed fry rather than laying eggs. They're a fantastic choice for beginners and a fun, rewarding fish for experienced keepers who enjoy breeding for color. They pair naturally with our other livebearers and community species.
Popular Guppy Varieties
Our guppy lineup rotates often, but you'll frequently find eye-catching strains such as:
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Fancy & mosaic guppies — classic bright-bodied males with flowing, patterned tails.
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Tuxedo & tiger halfmoon guppies — bold two-tone bodies and dramatic fins.
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Metallic and pingu guppies — shimmering metallic color and unique body types.
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Glass belly & ribbon guppies — striking specialty strains for collectors.
Pair them with peaceful tetras or a nano fish community for a lively, colorful tank.
Guppy Care Tips
Guppies are wonderfully adaptable but still need a fully cycled, stable aquarium to thrive. They prefer slightly hard, neutral-to-alkaline water and appreciate gentle filtration and plenty of plant cover. Feed a varied diet of quality flakes, micro pellets, and the occasional frozen treat, and keep up with regular water changes. Be aware that guppies breed readily, so a mixed-sex group will quickly produce fry. Live plants and floating plants give baby guppies places to hide and survive.
Best Tank Mates for Guppies
Guppies are peaceful community fish that get along with most calm tankmates. Great matches include corydoras catfish, rasboras, peaceful loaches, and a shrimp or snail clean-up crew. Avoid fin-nippers and large or aggressive fish that might mistake a guppy's flowing tail for food.
FAQ: Guppies
Are guppies good for beginners? Absolutely. They're among the hardiest, most forgiving freshwater fish, which makes them a perfect first species once your tank is cycled.
Will my guppies have babies? If you keep males and females together, yes — guppies breed easily and often. Add plenty of plant cover if you'd like some fry to survive, or keep a single-sex group to avoid a population boom.
How many guppies should I keep? A small group of three or more works well. Many keepers keep more females than males to reduce stress on the females.
What size tank do guppies need? A 10-gallon tank is a good starting point for a small group, though bigger is always better for water stability and room to grow.
Stop by Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne or call us at 307-369-1118 and we'll help you pick out colorful, healthy guppies and set up a thriving community tank. New strains arrive regularly, so check back often.
