Description
Male Guppies – Colorful, Hardy, and Full of Personality
(Poecilia reticulata)
Our Male Guppies (Poecilia reticulata) are a perfect choice for freshwater aquariums of all sizes. Known for their vivid coloration, flowing tails, and peaceful demeanor, these guppies are among the most popular and rewarding fish for hobbyists of all experience levels. Whether you're building a community tank or simply want a lively group of fish that display endless variety and charm, male guppies are a vibrant addition to any setup.
Key Features:
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Bright Colors & Patterns: Each male displays unique colors—ranging from neon blues to fiery reds and everything in between
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Compact Size: Reaches about 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 inches), ideal for nano to medium-sized tanks
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Peaceful and Social: Perfect for community aquariums with other peaceful fish
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Hardy & Adaptable: Well-suited for a wide range of water conditions, making them beginner-friendly
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Highly Active: Enjoy watching their playful behavior as they dart through plants and decorations
Tank Requirements:
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Minimum Tank Size: 40 liters (10 gallons)
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Temperature: 22°C–28°C
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pH Range: 7.0–8.0
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Provide plants, driftwood, and open swimming space
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Low to moderate water flow with stable water quality is ideal
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A secure lid is recommended—they’re curious and sometimes jump
Compatibility:
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Great with other peaceful fish like rasboras, small tetras, corydoras, platies, and mollies
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Can be kept as an all-male group or with females (note: they will breed readily)
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Avoid fin-nippers like barbs or aggressive species
Feeding:
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Omnivorous—will thrive on high-quality flakes, micro pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia)
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Feed small amounts 2–3 times daily for best coloration and health
Why Choose Our Male Guppies?
Sourced for quality, health, and color, our Male Guppies are vibrant, easy to care for, and full of life. Perfect for hobbyists who want beauty and action in their tanks, these guppies are a lively and low-maintenance choice that will enhance any freshwater aquarium.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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