Leopard 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 Leopard Guppy is a selectively bred colour form of the classic Guppy, the males carrying a dark, spotted leopard pattern across a broad, flowing tail and often the body too. Wild fish come from Trinidad and northern South America, but aquarium strains are farm-raised worldwide. A lively, endlessly active livebearer, it suits beginners and peaceful community tanks alike.
- Adult Size: Around 3–4 cm (1.5 in) for males; females larger at 5–6 cm (2–2.5 in)
- Lifespan: 2–4 years
Origin
- Native to: Trinidad, Venezuela, Guyana and northern Brazil
- Habitat: Warm, slow streams, ditches and ponds, often hard water
Feeding
- Diet: Omnivorous, with a strong appetite
- Preferred Foods: Quality flake, micro pellets, daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworm, spirulina flake
- Feeding Habits: Small amounts twice daily; include vegetable matter for colour; live foods bring out the best colour and fin growth
Tank Mates
- Best with: Platies, small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf shrimp and other calm community fish
- Avoid: Fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, large or predatory fish, bettas
Aggression & Behaviour
- Temperament: Peaceful and sociable
- Territoriality: None; males spar harmlessly and chase females constantly
Experience Level
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Challenges: Sensitive to poor water quality and sudden parameter swings; farmed strains can be delicate; stable, well-filtered water is essential
Water Parameters
- Water Type: Freshwater, hard and alkaline
- Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH: 7.0–8.0
- Hardness: 10–20 dGH
- Flow: Slow
- Tank Size: Minimum 40 litres for a small group; larger is better
Final Notes
Male-only groups let you enjoy the colour without the constant fry that a mixed group produces; if you do add females, keep two or three per male and expect broods roughly monthly, which parents will eat unless fry have dense plant cover. Guppies are known jumpers, so use a tight-fitting lid. A hardy, cheerful fish that brings movement and colour to any community tank.
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.