Ice Blue Tux Guppy Male – Poecilia reticulata

The Ice Blue Tux Guppy Male (Poecilia reticulata) is a striking selectively bred fancy guppy known for its cool blue coloration, contrasting tuxedo-style body pattern, and decorative flowing fins.

Male Ice Blue Tux Guppies are especially attractive in planted community aquariums, where their metallic blue tones stand out against green plants and darker backgrounds. They are peaceful, active livebearers that are easy to feed and enjoyable to watch.

Key Features

• Beautiful ice-blue to metallic blue coloration
• Dark tuxedo-style body pattern
• Colorful selectively bred male guppy
• Peaceful freshwater community fish
• Active and social
• Excellent for planted aquariums
• Prefers moderately hard to hard water
• Livebearer species

Fish Information

• Common Name: Ice Blue Tux Guppy Male
• Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
• Family: Poeciliidae
• Variety: Selectively bred Ice Blue Tux strain
• Sex: Male
• Water Type: Freshwater
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Adult Size: Approximately 1.5–2 inches for most males
• Swimming Level: Middle to upper levels
• Diet: Omnivore
• Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Color and Appearance

The Ice Blue Tux Guppy Male is characterized by a cool blue, silver-blue, or metallic blue appearance combined with a darker tuxedo-style section along the rear portion of the body.

Depending on the breeding line, the tail and dorsal fin may display pale blue, deep blue, silver, or mixed coloration.

Because this is a selectively bred strain, exact color intensity, tail shape, and tuxedo pattern can vary between individual fish.

Recommended Aquarium Size

A 10-gallon aquarium or larger can house a small group of male guppies, although a 20-gallon aquarium or larger provides more swimming room and greater water stability.

Recommended Water Parameters

• Temperature: Approximately 72–80°F
• pH: Approximately 7.0–8.5
• Water Hardness: Moderately hard to hard
• Ammonia: 0 ppm
• Nitrite: 0 ppm
• Nitrate: Kept low through regular maintenance

Guppies generally perform best in mineral-rich water rather than very soft or acidic conditions. Seriously Fish recommends approximately 8–30 dGH for long-term maintenance. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Aquarium Setup

• Use a fully cycled freshwater aquarium
• Provide reliable filtration
• Maintain good oxygenation and surface movement
• Avoid excessively strong current
• Add live or artificial plants for shelter
• Leave open swimming areas
• Use a secure aquarium lid
• Perform routine partial water changes

Feeding

Ice Blue Tux Guppies are omnivores and readily accept a wide variety of aquarium foods.

A balanced diet may include:

• High-quality tropical flakes
• Micro pellets
• Spirulina-based foods
• Frozen brine shrimp
• Baby brine shrimp
• Frozen daphnia
• Bloodworms as an occasional supplemental food

Feed small portions once or twice daily and avoid overfeeding.

Temperament

Ice Blue Tux Guppies are peaceful community fish. Male guppies may display and chase one another, but serious aggression is uncommon when adequate space and cover are provided.

Their long fins can make them vulnerable to aggressive fin-nipping species.

Compatible Tankmates

Suitable tankmates may include:

• Other peaceful guppies
• Platies
• Mollies
• Peaceful rasboras
• Corydoras
• Small rainbowfish
• Peaceful tetras that tolerate similar water parameters
• Other small community fish

Avoid persistent fin nippers such as Tiger Barbs and other aggressive species that may damage the guppy's flowing fins. Guppies are generally considered peaceful community fish. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Male-Only Guppy Aquarium

Because this listing is specifically for a male fish, customers can keep multiple male guppies together without producing fry.

Male-only displays are popular because they provide a wide variety of colors without the rapid population growth associated with mixed-sex groups.

Breeding

Guppies are livebearers, meaning females give birth to free-swimming fry rather than laying eggs.

If an Ice Blue Tux male is kept with females, breeding may occur readily. Females are capable of storing sperm and can produce multiple broods after mating.

When breeding for the Ice Blue Tux strain, selective pairing is important because offspring may not reproduce the exact coloration, tuxedo pattern, or fin shape of the parents.

Male Identification

Male guppies are generally smaller and much more colorful than females.

They also have a modified pointed anal fin called a gonopodium, which distinguishes mature males from females.

Plants and Aquascaping

Ice Blue Tux Guppies are excellent fish for planted aquariums.

Good plant choices include:

• Java moss
• Guppy grass
• Anubias
• Java fern
• Cryptocoryne
• Vallisneria
• Floating plants

Dark substrate and green plants can provide especially strong contrast with the fish's blue coloration.

Important Care Notes

• Keep in a fully cycled aquarium.
• Maintain ammonia and nitrite at 0 ppm.
• Provide moderately hard to hard, mineral-rich water.
• Avoid very soft or strongly acidic conditions long term.
• Choose peaceful tankmates that will not nip fins.
• Feed a varied, high-quality diet.
• Use a secure aquarium lid.
• Never release aquarium fish into local waterways.

Frequently Asked Questions

How large do Ice Blue Tux Guppy males get?
Most males reach approximately 1.5–2 inches, although individual size can vary.

Are Ice Blue Tux Guppies peaceful?
Yes. They are generally peaceful and suitable for community aquariums with compatible tankmates.

Can I keep only males?
Yes. Male-only guppy aquariums are a popular way to enjoy multiple colors without producing fry.

Can different fancy guppy strains live together?
Yes. Different guppy color strains can generally be maintained together when their water requirements are compatible.

Do Ice Blue Tux Guppies need hard water?
Guppies generally do best in moderately hard to hard, mineral-rich water. The species is commonly maintained around pH 7.0–8.5 and 8–30 dGH. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Are they good beginner fish?
Yes. They are relatively easy to maintain when kept in a mature aquarium with stable water quality and sufficient minerals.

Will every Ice Blue Tux Guppy look identical?
No. Color intensity, tuxedo markings, tail shape, and fin coloration can vary among individual fish.

Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo

Ice Blue Tux Guppy Males are available at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, when in stock.

Live fish are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only and are not available for shipping.