Metal White Tiger Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) – Tank-Bred
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Overview
The Metal White Tiger Guppy is a refined and eye-catching variety that combines a shimmering metallic white base with bold tiger striping throughout the body and fins. The contrast between its clean, bright coloration and dark patterning creates a striking visual effect that stands out in both planted and minimalist aquariums.
Tank-bred for consistency and resilience, this variety is well-suited for a wide range of freshwater setups. Offered as a male and female pair, it is an excellent choice for aquarists looking to enjoy both display quality fish and the potential to establish a breeding colony.
What We Love About This Fish:
• Metallic White Sheen: Bright, reflective coloration that pops under aquarium lighting
• Tiger Patterning: Bold striping that adds contrast and visual texture
• Hardy Tank-Bred Stock: Adaptable and beginner-friendly
• Great for Breeding Projects: Includes both male and female for colony development
Quick Care Guide:
• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Diet: Omnivore
• Shrimp Compatible: Yes, with caution (may eat shrimplets)
• Adult Size: 1.5 – 2 inches
• Average Purchase Size: 1 – 1.25 inches
• Social Behavior: Social, best in groups
• Activity Level: Active swimmer
• Tank Level: Top to mid-level
• Lifespan: 2 – 3 years
• Recommended Group Size: 3+ (or breeding colony)
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Recommended Tank Parameters:
• Temperature: 72° – 82° F (22° – 28° C)
• pH: 6.8 – 7.8
• KH: 8 – 12 dKH
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The original guppy (Poecilia reticulata) was first documented in northern South America, where it inhabits warm, slow-moving streams and ponds. The Metal White Tiger variety has been selectively bred in captivity to achieve its metallic coloration and patterned finnage.
A well-planted aquarium enhances both the coloration and natural behavior of guppies while providing cover for fry.
Plants: Java Moss, Hornwort, Anubias, Water Sprite, and floating plants like Frogbit
Hardscape: Light driftwood and smooth stones for structure without restricting swimming space
Botanicals: Indian Almond Leaves or alder cones to promote a natural environment and support microfauna
This style of aquascape balances open swimming areas with dense plant cover, creating a visually layered and functional environment.
Omnivorous. Feed a high-quality flake or micro pellet as a staple diet. Supplement with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia to enhance coloration and breeding condition. Occasional plant-based foods like spirulina flakes or blanched vegetables can be offered for variety.
Metal White Tiger Guppies are peaceful and do well in community aquariums with other non-aggressive species. Ideal tank mates include small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and other livebearers.
Avoid fin-nipping or aggressive fish that may damage their flowing fins.
Generally safe with adult shrimp, but guppies may eat shrimp fry. Provide dense plant cover to improve survival rates.
This livebearing species reproduces readily in home aquariums. Females give birth to free-swimming fry approximately every 3–4 weeks under ideal conditions.
Providing dense plant cover or breeding mops will help protect fry from predation.
Are Metal White Tiger Guppies good for beginners?
Yes, they are hardy and easy to care for, making them ideal for beginners.
Do they need to be kept in groups?
Yes, they are social and thrive in groups or colonies.
Can they live with shrimp?
Yes, but they may eat shrimp fry if given the opportunity.
How often do they breed?
Females can give birth approximately every 3–4 weeks.
Do they require a heater?
Yes, stable tropical temperatures are recommended.
What do they eat?
They eat flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods.
Are they aggressive?
No, they are peaceful community fish.
Do males and females look different?
Yes, males are more colorful and have larger fins.
How can I enhance their coloration?
Provide a varied diet and stable water conditions.
Can they live in small aquariums?
Yes, they are well-suited for nano and small tanks.
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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.
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