{"product_id":"yellow-platinum-guppy","title":"Yellow Platinum Guppy","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWarm Yellow Gold with a Platinum Shimmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Platinum Guppy (\u003cem\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautiful and distinctive fancy guppy strain that combines a warm, vivid yellow body with a soft platinum-white sheen — giving each fish a luminous, almost glowing quality under aquarium lighting. Males display rich yellow colouration concentrated on the body and flowing tail, while females carry a subtler platinum-white body with gentle yellow tones. Together as a pair, they make a striking and complementary display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy, peaceful, and easy to keep — a wonderful addition to any planted community or livebearer aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow Platinum Guppy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectively bred fancy guppy strain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales: 1.5 in (4 cm); Females: 2 in (5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner – Easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; active community fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales display a vivid yellow body with a flowing yellow caudal fin that fans out gracefully — warm, bright, and eye-catching. The platinum element adds a soft iridescent sheen across the scales that shifts subtly under different lighting conditions. Females are larger-bodied with a pale platinum-white colouration and softer yellow tones, providing a beautiful contrast to the males. Both sexes glow warmly against dark substrates and green planted backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters \u0026amp; Tank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0 – 7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 – 12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 L (10 gallons) minimum; thrives in well-planted setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — warm-toned lighting enhances the yellow and platinum colouration beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark substrate creates a stunning contrast with their warm colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaple:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality flake food or micro pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and micro worms — live and frozen foods enhance yellow colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed small amounts 2–3 times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther peaceful guppy strains and livebearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall tetras, rasboras, and corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf shrimp (generally safe with adults)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid fin-nipping species to protect their flowing tails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLivebearers that breed readily. Females give birth to live fry every 4–6 weeks. Fry will develop yellow and platinum colouration as they mature. Provide floating plants or a breeding box to protect fry from adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Platinum Guppy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a warm, luminous, and effortlessly beautiful fancy guppy — a glowing addition to any freshwater aquarium. Available as Male or Female.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":53396543996177,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Female","offer_id":53396544028945,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/products\/yellow-platinum-guppy","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}