Platinum Red Tail guppy

Platinum Red Tail Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

One of the most striking colour morphs in the guppy hobby, the Platinum Red Tail Guppy combines a luminous, metallic platinum body with a vivid red caudal fin that catches every ray of light. Whether you're building a species-only display or adding a splash of colour to a community aquarium, these fish deliver effortless elegance.

Why Aquarists Love Them

• Show-stopping colouration — the platinum sheen intensifies under full-spectrum lighting
• Hardy & beginner-friendly — tolerates a wide range of water parameters
• Peaceful community fish — compatible with tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and most small invertebrates
• Active livebearers — easy to breed; fry are robust and fast-growing

Care at a Glance

• Tank size: 10 gallons minimum (20+ gallons recommended for a colony)
• Temperature: 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
• pH: 6.8–7.8 | Hardness: 8–20 dGH
• Diet: High-quality flake, micro-pellets, frozen/live brine shrimp & daphnia
• Compatibility: Peaceful community; avoid fin-nippers

Available individually as male (full colour display) or female (rounder body, ideal for breeding projects). For best results and natural behaviour, keep a ratio of 1 male to 2–3 females.