Assorted Male Guppy Poecilia Reticulata 3cm
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Overview
The guppy is the classic livebearer, with males carrying flowing tails in almost every colour and pattern imaginable. Native to northeastern South America and the southern Caribbean, it is hardy, active and endlessly entertaining to watch. An assorted selection of males gives a lively mixed display and suits beginners and peaceful community tanks alike.
- Sold as: Pack of 6 (minimum order quantity)
- Adult Size: Males around 3.5 cm (1.4 in); females up to 6 cm (2.4 in)
- Lifespan: 2–3 years
Origin
- Native to: Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and the southern Caribbean
- Habitat: Slow, weedy streams, ditches and ponds; often hard water
Feeding
- Diet: Omnivorous, mainly insectivorous in the wild
- Preferred Foods: Quality flake, micro pellets, daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworm, spirulina flake
- Feeding Habits: Small feeds twice daily; include vegetable matter; only what is eaten in minutes
Tank Mates
- Best with: Platies, mollies, rasboras, small tetras, corydoras, dwarf shrimp
- Avoid: Fin nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras; large predatory fish
Aggression & Behaviour
- Temperament: Very peaceful and sociable
- Territoriality: None; males chase females constantly, so keep more females than males
Experience Level
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Challenges: Commercial lines can be inbred and delicate; needs clean, stable water
Water Parameters
- Water Type: Freshwater, hard and alkaline
- Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH: 7.0–8.5
- Hardness: 8–30 dGH
- Flow: Slow to moderate
- Tank Size: Minimum 45 litres for a small group; 60 litres or more is better
Final Notes
Males only, so there are no surprise fry unless you add females, in which case expect a brood of five to a hundred every four to six weeks; females can store sperm for months. Long tails make these fish slow swimmers, so avoid strong currents and nippy companions. Quarantine new arrivals and keep water clean, as farmed lines are less robust than wild fish. A bright, easy and rewarding introduction to fishkeeping.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.