Pink Tuxedo Guppy
The Pink Tuxedo Guppy is a colorful freshwater livebearer known for its soft pink coloration, contrasting tuxedo-style body pattern, and active personality. This eye-catching guppy adds bright color and movement to planted aquariums, nano tanks, and peaceful community setups.
Pink Tuxedo Guppies are hardy, beginner-friendly fish that do best in stable, well-filtered aquariums with peaceful tankmates. Males typically show brighter color and larger fins, while females are usually larger-bodied and may display more subtle coloration.
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Key Features
- Beautiful pink coloration with tuxedo-style contrast
- Peaceful freshwater community fish
- Hardy and beginner-friendly
- Active swimmer that adds movement to the aquarium
- Great for planted tanks, nano aquariums, and community setups
- Livebearer species that may breed readily
- Available as males and females when in stock
Quick Care Guide
- Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
- Common Name: Pink Tuxedo Guppy
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Adult Size: Around 1.5–2.5 inches
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
- Temperature: 72–78°F
- pH: 7.0–8.2
- Diet: Omnivore
- Swimming Level: Middle to top
Tank Setup
Pink Tuxedo Guppies do best in a clean, cycled aquarium with gentle to moderate filtration, stable water parameters, and plenty of swimming space. Live plants, floating plants, and décor help provide cover and reduce stress, especially if keeping males and females together.
A secure lid is recommended because guppies can jump. For best results, avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping fish.
Diet & Feeding
Pink Tuxedo Guppies are omnivores and will accept a variety of foods. Feed a quality tropical flake, micro pellet, frozen foods, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and occasional vegetable-based foods to support health and coloration.
Compatible Tankmates
- Other guppies
- Platies
- Mollies
- Swordtails
- Peaceful tetras
- Rasboras
- Corydoras catfish
- Peaceful snails
- Adult Neocaridina shrimp
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Pink Tuxedo Guppies beginner friendly?
Yes. Pink Tuxedo Guppies are hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, making them a great choice for beginner freshwater aquariums.
What is the difference between male and female Pink Tuxedo Guppies?
Males are usually smaller, more colorful, and have larger fins. Females are typically larger-bodied and may have softer coloration.
Do Pink Tuxedo Guppies breed easily?
Yes. Guppies are livebearers and may breed readily when males and females are kept together. Females give birth to live fry instead of laying eggs.
How many Pink Tuxedo Guppies should I keep?
They can be kept in small groups. If keeping males and females together, a ratio of one male to two or more females is recommended to reduce stress on females.
Can Pink Tuxedo Guppies live with shrimp?
They are generally safe with adult Neocaridina shrimp, but very tiny baby shrimp may be eaten by most small fish.
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Pink Tuxedo Guppies are colorful, peaceful freshwater livebearers that make a beautiful addition to planted aquariums, nano tanks, and community setups. Shop freshwater fish, live plants, shrimp, aquarium supplies, and more at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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