Male Cobra Mix Guppy (Poecilia reticulata male cobra mix)
£5.99
A 3-4 cm Golden Tuxedo Male Guppy, Poecilia reticulata, for peaceful planted community aquariums. Bright golden-and-dark tuxedo pattern, active top-water movement, UK live-animal courier and Live Arrival Guarantee.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Poecilia reticulata
A 3-4 cm Golden Tuxedo Male Guppy, Poecilia reticulata, for peaceful planted community aquariums. Bright golden-and-dark tuxedo pattern, active top-water movement, UK live-animal courier and Live Arrival Guarantee.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
The Golden Tuxedo Male Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a popular ornamental livebearer prized for bright colour, elegant finnage and easygoing community behaviour. This male golden tuxedo form is selected for eye-catching contrast, usually showing a warm golden front with a darker tuxedo-style rear half. In a planted aquarium that contrast gives the fish a clean, high-visibility look without turning the listing into a generic guppy.
Guppies are one of the best-known tropical aquarium fish for a reason: they are active, adaptable and full of personality while still remaining small enough for many home tanks. They are beginner-friendly when conditions are stable, but they still deserve proper care, clean water and a sensible stocking plan. This listing is for the 3-4 cm male form from Petra stock.
As with all ornamental livebearers, individual colour, body shape and finnage can vary. The name describes the strain and expected appearance, not a promise that every fish will carry an identical pattern. The goal is a healthy male guppy with golden tuxedo character and lively display behaviour.
This guppy is chosen for contrast. The golden front gives warmth and brightness, while the darker rear half creates the tuxedo look that makes the fish stand out as it turns under aquarium lighting. In planted tanks the colour reads well against green plants, dark wood and shaded backgrounds. It is not as large or powerful-looking as a swordtail, but it gives quicker movement and finer detail.
Compared with plain male guppies, the tuxedo pattern looks more structured. Compared with cobra or snakeskin guppies, the appeal is cleaner contrast rather than heavy patterning. Compared with female guppies, males are usually smaller and more decorative, making them useful for aquarists who want colour without immediately starting a breeding colony.
A single male guppy can live in a peaceful community, but guppies usually look better with company. A small male group creates movement and colour while avoiding the constant breeding pressure of mixed-sex guppy colonies. If you mix males and females, plan the ratio and future fry management before buying, because guppies can reproduce quickly once settled.
Do not choose group size from colour alone. Use the aquarium volume, filtration, existing fish and maintenance routine to decide how many guppies are sensible. More fish can look impressive, but overcrowding is one of the fastest ways to lose colour, condition and water stability.
Golden Tuxedo Male Guppies do best in a warm, filtered aquarium with gentle to moderate water movement and good oxygenation. A mature tank is strongly recommended because guppies appreciate stable conditions and do not respond well to rapid swings in water chemistry or temperature. Although they are small fish, they are active and benefit from room to explore, rest and feed comfortably.
We do not recommend anything below 40 litres for guppies. Larger aquariums make it easier to keep water quality steady and reduce stress, especially if you plan to keep a group. Use plants, open swimming space near the front of the tank, surface cover if needed and a secure lid because guppies can jump.
The project care evidence for Poecilia reticulata supports a broad tropical range, with 20-28 C and pH around 7.0-8.0 used here for planning. Guppies are often described as adaptable, but they are healthiest when kept in clean, mineral-bearing water with consistent husbandry rather than constant adjustment.
If your tap water is very soft, very acidic or unstable, test it before ordering. Do not make sudden water-chemistry changes on delivery day. It is better to prepare the aquarium in advance, keep the filter mature and make any required adjustments gradually before the fish arrives.
Guppies are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet. A quality flake or micro-pellet can form the daily staple, but the best colour, condition and behaviour usually come from offering a mix of prepared foods and suitably sized frozen or live foods where appropriate. Because they are small, all food should be fine enough for easy feeding without polluting the aquarium.
Feed small amounts once or twice daily, giving only what the fish can consume quickly. Overfeeding is one of the most common mistakes with guppies and can lead to poor water quality, bloating and health problems. Variety is more important than volume. If colour fades, check water quality, stress and diet together rather than assuming one food will solve everything.
Golden Tuxedo Male Guppies are peaceful and generally suitable for calm community aquariums. They are best kept with other non-aggressive species that will not nip fins, dominate feeding or treat them as prey. Males are usually active and visible, especially in planted tanks where they can display their colour and courtship behaviour.
A male-only group is often the easiest and most visually appealing approach if you want to avoid breeding. If females are added, guppies breed readily and can quickly increase in number. Good tank mates include peaceful small tetras, Corydoras catfish, Otocinclus, harlequin rasboras, peaceful snails and gentle livebearers with compatible water needs.
Avoid fin-nipping fish, large cichlids, predatory species, boisterous tank mates that outcompete them for food and very cold-water species. As always, compatibility depends on aquarium size, aquascape and individual temperament.
Breeding is relevant for guppies because they are livebearers and can reproduce easily in the home aquarium. Male guppies, such as this Golden Tuxedo Male Guppy, do not produce fry on their own, but they are commonly kept with females by aquarists who want to breed for colour form or maintain a display colony.
If your goal is simply to keep attractive males, a male-only group helps prevent unplanned breeding. When mixed sexes are present, females can give birth to live young after mating, and fry may survive if the tank has dense planting or refuge spaces. Anyone keeping both sexes should plan for separation, rehoming or dedicated grow-out tanks if fry appear.
Guppies are hardy fish when kept correctly, but they can still suffer if water quality, temperature stability or stocking levels are poor. Stress often shows up first as clamped fins, faded colour, reduced activity or reluctance to feed. Because guppies are small, they can deteriorate quickly if conditions are not addressed early.
Common problems include poor water quality from overfeeding, weak filtration or overcrowding, plus fin damage from unsuitable tank mates. Quarantine new arrivals where possible and watch behaviour during the first week. If you see white spots, frayed fins, stringy waste, gasping or persistent hiding, test the water immediately and review husbandry before treating.
Before ordering, check that your aquarium is cycled, heated, filtered and free from aggressive tank mates. Confirm that the current fish in the aquarium will not nip guppy fins and that there is enough space for the number you plan to keep. Guppies are hardy, but they are not a shortcut around cycling or water testing.
If you already keep livebearers, think about sex mix and future stocking. A male guppy can be a simple colour addition, while mixed groups need more planning because breeding can change the balance of the aquarium quickly.
Your Golden Tuxedo Male Guppy will be dispatched by UK live-animal courier at around 3-4 cm. We pack live fish carefully for transit and support eligible livestock orders with our Live Arrival Guarantee. Please have a mature, heated and filtered aquarium ready before dispatch.
On arrival, keep lights low, float the sealed bag to equalise temperature, then acclimate slowly to your aquarium water. Avoid heavy feeding on the first day and give the fish time to settle. Clean water, peaceful tank mates and patient acclimation give this small livebearer the best start.
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