{"product_id":"clifftop-rainbow-guppy-poecilia-reticulata-tank-bred","title":"Cliff top Rainbow Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) – Tank-Bred","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCliff Top Rainbow Guppy (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a selectively bred fancy guppy strain developed for a colorful, multi-toned appearance rather than the more uniform coloration associated with solid-color guppy strains. Mature males provide the strongest visual display, combining developed finnage with the varied coloration that gives the Cliff Top Rainbow Guppy its distinctive aquarium presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales typically develop stronger coloration and more elaborate fins, while females grow larger, develop fuller bodies, and generally display more restrained coloration. Like other domestic guppies, Cliff Top Rainbow Guppies are active, social livebearers that spend much of the day swimming, displaying, and foraging through the upper and middle portions of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCliff Top Rainbow Guppies are available from Tank-Bred and Locally Bred sources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the selected variant. Aquatic Arts identifies the source so customers know how the fish they are purchasing were produced. Their active behavior, manageable adult size, colorful appearance, and peaceful temperament make them well suited to planted displays, appropriately planned community aquariums, and selective guppy breeding projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat We Love About This Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColorful Rainbow Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cliff Top Rainbow Guppies are selected for a varied, multi-toned appearance that creates a different visual effect from solid-color fancy guppy strains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive Male Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature males typically develop the strongest coloration and more elaborate finnage, making them highly visible throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive and Highly Visible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cliff Top Rainbow Guppies spend much of the day swimming, displaying, interacting, and investigating the upper and middle portions of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClearly Identified Sourcing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Available from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank-Bred and Locally Bred sources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the selected variant, so customers can choose their fish with clear sourcing information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cliff Top Rainbow Guppy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tank Bred or Locally Bred — varies by selected variant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Purchase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1–1.5 inches; size varies by age and sex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Males typically reach approximately 1.5–2 inches, while females commonly reach approximately 2–2.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy. Cliff Top Rainbow Guppies are adaptable, but consistent water quality and adequate mineral content remain important for long-term health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful. Cliff Top Rainbow Guppies are well suited to appropriately planned community aquariums with non-aggressive species that thrive under similar water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore. Offer a varied diet built around quality prepared foods and supplemented with appropriately sized live, frozen, and plant-based foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Social and active. Cliff Top Rainbow Guppies interact frequently with other guppies but do not form the tightly coordinated schools characteristic of many tetras, rasboras, and danios. Males regularly display and court females.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Active\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upper to middle water column\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 gallons; larger aquariums provide greater water stability and more swimming space, particularly for groups, community setups, and breeding populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–3 years, although genetics, temperature, nutrition, reproductive demands, and overall husbandry influence individual lifespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Arts Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCliff Top Rainbow Guppies are active fish that make frequent use of open water. A good guppy aquarium should provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboth planted cover and unobstructed swimming space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than packing every available area with plants or hardscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Water Parameters \u0026amp; Aquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72–82°F (22–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.0–8.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–18 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–12 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideally maintained below 20 ppm through appropriate stocking, feeding, filtration, and regular water changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 gallons. Larger aquariums provide greater water stability and additional swimming space for groups, community setups, and growing populations of fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use reliable biological and mechanical filtration appropriate for the aquarium's size and stocking level. Sponge filters are especially useful in breeding and fry-rearing aquariums because they provide biological filtration without a strong intake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate. Cliff Top Rainbow Guppies are active swimmers but do not require strong current, particularly males carrying larger ornamental fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxygenation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain good gas exchange through adequate surface movement, filtration, or supplemental aeration when necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep Cliff Top Rainbow Guppies only in a fully cycled aquarium with established biological filtration. Guppies should never be used to cycle a new aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly recommended. Live plants provide cover, natural grazing surfaces, visual barriers, and refuge for newborn fry while adding biological complexity to the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate lighting is sufficient for the fish themselves. Choose lighting intensity primarily according to the requirements of the plants being maintained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Arts Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest the water you actually have before trying to change it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cliff Top Rainbow Guppies generally thrive in moderately hard, mineral-rich water, and a stable aquarium already within an appropriate range is usually preferable to repeatedly adjusting pH or hardness in pursuit of one exact number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Male (Locally Bred)","offer_id":53494251946351,"sku":"GuppyClifftopRainLBM01","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Female (Locally Bred)","offer_id":53494251979119,"sku":"GuppyClifftopRainLBF01","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Pair ( 1 Male + 1 Female ) Locally Bred","offer_id":53494252011887,"sku":"GuppyClifftopRainLBP01","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1163\/2672\/files\/Clifftop-Rainbow-Guppy_-Male-AA-Web-Edited-1.jpg?v=1790349859","url":"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/products\/clifftop-rainbow-guppy-poecilia-reticulata-tank-bred","provider":"Aquatic Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}