Peacock Guppies are known for their vibrant and iridescent colors, reminiscent of peacock feathers. Their dazzling appearance adds a touch of elegance to any aquarium.
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Peacock Guppies are known for their vibrant and iridescent colors, reminiscent of peacock feathers. Their dazzling appearance adds a touch of elegance to any aquarium.
The Peacock Guppy gets its name from the tail fin’s eye-like spots, reminiscent of a peacock’s plumage. The body often features shimmering blue, green, or gold hues, while the tail displays contrasting spots in black, orange, red, or yellow. Males are smaller and more colorful than females, with more elaborate fins.
1-3 years
Omnivorous
The Peacock Guppy is a perfect blend of hardiness, beauty, and peaceful temperament. Their eye-catching tails and active nature make them ideal for planted community tanks, and their easy breeding adds excitement for hobbyists interested in guppy genetics.
Beginner
10 gallons
6.8 – 7.8
Moderately hard to hard
22°C – 28°C (72°F – 82°F)
2.5 inches
Compatible with small peaceful fish like neon tetras, ember tetras, rasboras, platys, mollies, Corydoras, and shrimp
Angelfish, Betta (male), Tiger Barbs, Oscars, Jack Dempsey, Cichlids, Gouramis, Mollies, Platies, Shrimp, Snails
Poecilia reticulata
Poeciliidae
Native to South America, selectively bred worldwide
Peaceful, active, and social; thrives in groups
A varied omnivorous diet keeps colors vibrant and fins healthy. Offer a staple of high-quality guppy flakes or pellets, with frequent supplements of protein-rich live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia. Occasional blanched spinach or cucumber supports digestion and boosts immunity.
Livebearer – females give birth to free-swimming fry
Like other guppies, Peacock Guppies are prolific livebearers. Females give birth every 4–6 weeks, producing 20–60 fry at a time. Fry are independent from birth but vulnerable to predation from adults. Using dense live plants such as Java moss or breeding boxes greatly improves survival rates. Selective breeding can enhance the vividness of the peacock spots.
Maintain stable water parameters with pH 6.8–7.8, moderate to high hardness, and warm temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s °F. Avoid sudden parameter changes. Weekly partial water changes help maintain water quality and promote healthy breeding.
Common issues include fin rot, ich, and bacterial infections if water quality declines. Due to their ornate tails, they should not be kept with aggressive fin-nippers. Overfeeding and poor water conditions can lead to swim bladder problems.
Peaceful
Peacock Guppies are energetic, peaceful, and display their full beauty when kept in small groups with a balanced male-to-female ratio. They swim actively throughout the water column, often showing off their flowing tails with eye-like “peacock spots” to attract mates and establish mild social hierarchy.
The Peacock Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a selectively bred strain admired for its tail fin patterns that resemble the striking “eye spots” of a peacock’s feathers. Originating from wild guppies in South America, breeders worldwide have developed this strain to emphasize both vivid color and elaborate tail shape. They are peaceful, easy to care for, and ideal for community tanks. Their prolific breeding habits make them a favorite for aquarists who enjoy raising fry or experimenting with selective breeding. In a well-maintained aquarium with stable conditions and a varied diet, Peacock Guppies will display their full coloration and active behavior, making them a lively centerpiece for any tank.