Top 10 Famous Guppy Species

Guppies, belonging to the genus Guppy of the family Cyprinidae, are a popular tropical ornamental fish. They are small, colorful, and come in many varieties. They are gentle and easy to keep, so they have long become one of the most popular aquarium pets in the world. So which guppies are the most popular at present? Here are ten popular guppies, including dress guppies, grass-tail guppies, mosaic guppies, platinum guppies, monochrome guppies, metal guppies, snake king guppies, swordtail guppies, etc. Let's take a look!

1. Dress guppies
Dress guppies can be called the "noble" among guppies, and their overall appearance is elegant and atmospheric. Its characteristics are that the back half of the body is solid color, such as black, dark blue or other single colors, and the tail fin and dorsal fin are wide and soft in lines, like a gorgeous dress, hence the name. Common colors include red tail, blue tail, yellow tail, black tail and neon dress, among which the yellow tail dress is the most well-known. This species has a gentle personality, strong adaptability, lively and active, suitable for novices to raise, the only disadvantage is that the life span is relatively short.

2. Grass-tailed guppy
The grass-tailed guppy is a species bred by Japanese aquarium experts. It is named because the spray-point pattern on the tail fin looks like a flowing grass leaf. The tail fin has a variety of colors and is divided into standard tail and transparent glass tail. The latter presents a looming beauty, which is particularly unique. There are three common grass tails: red, blue and yellow. Among them, the blue grass tail is the most common and popular. The grass-tailed guppy is gentle, colorful, easy to raise, and highly adaptable.

3. Mosaic Guppy
The tail fin of this fish is rich in color, and the pattern is as staggered as mosaic, including red, blue, black, yellow and other colors. The tail fin pattern is mostly spotted, ring-shaped or lightning-shaped. Mosaic guppies are not only bright in appearance, but also lively and agile, with a gentle temperament. They are omnivorous fish, easy to raise and breed, and are a common choice for aquarium enthusiasts.

4. Platinum Guppy
The platinum guppy is famous for the metallic luster covering its body surface and is one of the species with extremely high ornamental value. The upper part of the fish often shows metallic blue or light blue reflections, and some species have evolved characteristic branches such as "Galaxy" or "Medusa". The body of a standard platinum fish should be covered with platinum as much as possible, including the fins. This species is not difficult to breed and is suitable for family breeding.

5. Monochrome guppies
Single-color guppies present a uniform color from head to tail, without any other colors, and are a very recognizable type of guppies. Common ones include all red, all blue, all white, all black, Moscow blue, red-tailed white, etc. This type of guppy has low environmental requirements and strong adaptability, making it suitable for novices to raise. However, you should pay attention to changes in water temperature to avoid excessive temperature differences.

6. Metallic guppies
The metallic guppies, which originated from Russia, have attracted much attention because of the unique metallic blue color in the front half of the fish body. This color is not only beautiful, but also can be used as a health indicator: when the fish body is unwell, the metallic color block will darken or even turn black. The male fish is small in size, about 3 cm long, with the tail fin occupying most of the body length; the female fish can reach 6 cm in length, has strong fertility, and is easy to raise.

7. Snake King Guppy
Snake King Guppy is also called Cobra Peacock. It is covered with spots similar to snake patterns. The shape is natural and smooth. Some species also have a metallic luster. Good snake king guppies have fine and evenly distributed patterns. If there are vertical lines, it is a manifestation of genetic degeneration. This fish is lively and easy to raise. It is a good choice for beginners.

8. Sword Tail Guppy
Sword Tail Guppy has a unique "sword-shaped" tail fin, and its tail is slender and straight, which is very recognizable. Common forms include top sword, bottom sword and double sword, among which double sword is the most common. The male fish has bright color, while the female fish is silver-gray. This species is docile and easy to breed, but the tail fin is easily damaged. Sharp objects should be avoided in the breeding environment.

9. Ancient Guppy
Although it is called "ancient", it is actually a new species that has emerged in recent years. This fish combines the characteristics of multiple patterns such as King Snake and Mosaic. There are black spots near the pectoral fins of the fish body, and the tail fin has a variety of colors, showing a fuzzy but artistic texture, which is favored by senior enthusiasts.

10. Leopard Guppy
The leopard guppy is native to South America and is an extension of the grass-tailed guppy. It is named for the leopard-like spots on its tail fin. Its body color is mostly yellow, and the tail pattern is distributed like flowing water. This type of fish is lively, adaptable, and has strong reproductive ability. It is more common in the aquarium market.

The above is a brief introduction to the top ten popular guppies, each of which has its own unique charm and breeding characteristics. Whether you are a novice or an old player in the aquarium, you can choose the guppy strain that suits you according to your personal preferences to make the aquarium colorful. Which one do you like best? Welcome to leave a message to share.

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