Tiger King Guppy (pair)

The Tiger King Cobra Guppy is one of the most vividly-colored varieties, even in females!

The Tiger King Cobra Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a very striking guppy variety that has cobra-pattern multicoloration. Males display a beautiful cobra pattern on the fins, but a tiger pattern across the body. Females are also exceptionally colorful!

Guppies typically occupy the top level of the water column, although they can often be seen swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels as well. They are also not afraid to jump, so they must be kept in an aquarium with either a lid/hood/canopy or at least a significantly lowered water level. They will not eat or bother plants. They are safe with other peaceful fish as long as the other fish are not known to nip at the long tail of the guppy. Adult dwarf shrimp are generally safe as well, but guppies may eat shrimp fry. Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates. Guppies are best kept in small groups.

While not a picky eater, the Yellow Tiger King Cobra Guppy will thrive and remain very colorful on a varied diet of meaty foods. High-quality flake food, pellets, and frozen or freeze-dried tubifex and bloodworms will all be readily accepted.

What We Like About This Fish:

• Vibrant multi-colored markings in males and females
• Peaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates
  
• Hardy and adaptable
  
• Excellent for inhabiting the top of the aquarium
  
• very good contrast in planted tank

Temperature:  64° - 82° F (18° - 27.7° C)
pH:  5.5 - 8.0
KH:  10 - 30 dKH
Minimum tank size:  10 gallons