Purple Arctic Guppy – Poecilia reticulata
The Purple Arctic Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a colorful freshwater livebearer known for its purple-toned coloration, active swimming, and peaceful community behavior. This eye-catching guppy strain adds movement, color, and personality to planted aquariums, nano tanks, and peaceful freshwater setups.
Purple Arctic Guppies are hardy, beginner-friendly fish that do well in clean, stable aquariums with gentle filtration and peaceful tankmates. Their unique coloration stands out beautifully against live plants, darker substrates, driftwood, and natural aquarium decor.
Key Features
- Purple-toned guppy strain with eye-catching color
- Active freshwater livebearer
- Peaceful and community-friendly
- Hardy and beginner-friendly with proper care
- Great for planted tanks, nano aquariums, and community setups
- Can breed readily in stable freshwater aquariums
Care Guide
- Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
- Common Name: Purple Arctic Guppy
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Adult Size: Approximately 1.5–2 inches
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons or larger recommended
- Water Temperature: 72–82°F
- pH Range: 6.8–7.8
- Diet: Omnivore
- Lifespan: Approximately 1–3 years
Why Choose Purple Arctic Guppies?
Purple Arctic Guppies are a great choice for aquarists who want a colorful, active fish with a unique look. Their purple-toned coloration gives them a premium appearance while still offering the hardy, easy-care nature guppies are known for.
Combining beauty, movement, and beginner-friendly care, Purple Arctic Guppies are a rewarding choice for planted aquariums, nano tanks, and peaceful community setups.
Ideal Tank Setup
Purple Arctic Guppies thrive in clean, stable water with gentle filtration and plenty of open swimming space. A planted aquarium with live plants, floating plants, moss, or soft decor gives them cover and comfort while allowing their coloration to stand out.
A heater is recommended to maintain a stable tropical temperature. Regular water changes and a fully cycled aquarium are important for long-term health.
Diet & Feeding
Purple Arctic Guppies are omnivores with active appetites. Offer a high-quality tropical flake or micro pellet as a staple, along with occasional frozen or live foods for variety.
Good food options include micro pellets, fine flakes, brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and color-supporting foods. A varied diet helps support healthy color, activity, and overall condition.
Compatible Tankmates
- Other peaceful guppies
- Endlers
- Platies
- Mollies
- Neon, Cardinal, and Ember Tetras
- Harlequin Rasboras
- Corydoras catfish
- Otocinclus
- Honey gouramis
- Shrimp with proper cover
- Nerite and mystery snails
Care Tips
- Keep in a stable, fully cycled aquarium
- Use gentle filtration to protect flowing fins
- Provide plants or decor for cover
- Feed a varied diet for best color and health
- Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping tankmates
- Separate males and females if you do not want breeding
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Purple Arctic Guppies good for beginners?
Yes. Purple Arctic Guppies are hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for when kept in a stable, properly cycled aquarium.
Can Purple Arctic Guppies live in community tanks?
Yes. They do well with peaceful community fish such as small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, platies, endlers, shrimp with cover, and snails.
What makes Purple Arctic Guppies unique?
They are known for their purple-toned coloration and active swimming behavior, giving them a colorful and eye-catching appearance in freshwater aquariums.
Do Purple Arctic Guppies breed easily?
Yes. Guppies are livebearers and can reproduce readily in aquariums if males and females are kept together.
How big do Purple Arctic Guppies get?
They typically reach approximately 1.5–2 inches at maturity.
What do Purple Arctic Guppies eat?
They eat quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and small live foods. A varied diet helps support color and health.
Are these fish available for shipping?
No. Live fish are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Purple Arctic Guppies are colorful freshwater livebearers for planted tanks, nano aquariums, and peaceful community setups. Visit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to shop guppies, endlers, freshwater fish, shrimp, snails, live aquarium plants, fish food, filtration supplies, and aquarium care products. Live livestock is available for in-store purchase or local pickup only.
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