Leopard Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) - Tank Bred

Leopard Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) - Tank Bred

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The Leopard Guppy is a visually striking and lively fish, known for its vibrant coloration and intricate leopard-like patterns on its tail and fins. These guppies are tank-bred to ensure exceptional health and adaptability, making them perfect for aquarists of all skill levels. Available as pairs (1 male, 1 female) or individual sexes, these guppies are a dynamic and versatile addition to any community tank or guppy-specific setup.

Description:

The Leopard Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) features a radiant body with detailed black spots and patterns on its fins and tail, resembling a leopard’s coat. This peaceful and active fish thrives in a variety of environments and is well-suited for aquascaped tanks, nano aquariums, or larger community setups.

Leopard Guppies are social and energetic, best appreciated in groups where their lively behavior and unique appearance can shine. Their intricate patterns and vibrant colors make them a standout choice for aquarists seeking a blend of beauty and personality.

What We Like About This Fish:

• Unique Leopard-Like Patterning: Bold black spots on the fins and tail add a dynamic visual element.
• Hardy and Adaptable: Thrives in a wide range of water conditions and tank setups.
• Lively and Peaceful: Perfect for community tanks or as a centerpiece in smaller aquariums.
• Easy to Breed: A great choice for hobbyists interested in guppy breeding.

Aquascaping:

Leopard Guppies thrive in tanks with a combination of plants and open swimming areas. Recommended plants include:

Java Moss: Provides cover for fry and adds visual texture.
Hornwort: Offers vertical structure and helps oxygenate the water.
Anubias and Amazon Swords: Enhance the aquarium’s aesthetics while providing hiding spots.
Floating Plants (Duckweed, Frogbit): Create natural shade and add a serene ambiance.

Not Shrimp Compatible:

Leopard Guppies are peaceful tank mates for larger shrimp species. However, smaller shrimp or fry may be at risk of predation. Providing dense planting and hiding spots helps create a harmonious tank environment.

Diet:

Leopard Guppies are omnivores that thrive on a varied diet:

Staple Foods: High-quality flake food or micro pellets.
Treats: Live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.
Vegetables: Occasional blanched zucchini or spinach as a healthy treat.

A diverse diet promotes optimal health, vibrant coloration, and robust breeding success.

Botanicals:

Adding botanicals like Indian Almond Leaves, Catappa Bark, or Alder Cones enhances the aquarium environment. These botanicals release tannins and humic substances, creating a natural habitat and supporting the guppies' overall health and coloration.

Recommended Tank Parameters:

• Temperature: 72° - 82°F (22° - 28°C)
• pH: 6.8 - 7.8
• KH: 8 - 12 dKH
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

Care Guidelines:

• Diet: Omnivorous. Will easily accept high-quality dry and frozen foods.
• Social Behavior: Peaceful, best kept in groups.
• Origin: Tank-bred.
• Average Adult Size: 1.5 - 2 inches (3.8 - 5 cm)
• Average Purchase Size: 1 - 1.5 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm)

Live Arrival Guarantee:

All Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support! If there are any issues, contact us at Info@aquaticarts.com within 2 hours of delivery, and we’ll make it right.

For the safety of our animals, we only ship live fish, crabs, and select other inverts exclusively via UPS 1 Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS 1 Day Air as a shipping option during checkout. If other items are in your cart that can ship with 2 day or standard shipping options the only shipping method you can still select is UPS 1 Day Air.

UPS 1 Day is a description of the duration of time a shipment will spend in transit once it has been shipped. This does not guarantee the package will be shipped the same or next day from which the order was placed.

Shipping Schedule for this service

UPS 1 Day: Monday through Thursday

Current Handling Time:

1-9 business days

Here at Aquatic Arts, we consider the welfare of the live animals we are shipping to be of the foremost importance. This process is much more involved than simply creating a shipping label and affixing it to a box. Depending on the order, it takes from 4 to 7 people to complete this process properly. We check the weather conditions here where they fly out of the Indianapolis UPS facility and the destination for each shipment. We start early each morning and go through a multi-step process to have the day's shipments prepared in time for the UPS pickup. The volume of orders in our system also affects the processing time. Therefore our stated handling time is 1-9 business days.

Shipping Rate

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