Koi Guppy Pair

$30.00

Koi Guppy Pair

$30.00

Pack 2 3 4 5

Shipping policy

🚚 Shipping Schedule for Live Aquatic Life

We ship live aquatic animals exclusively on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays to ensure timely and safe delivery. Please note that this schedule may shift due to holidays or unexpected events.

Once your package is in the hands of the postal service, transit times are beyond our control. In the rare event that your aquatic life arrives deceased, please follow the steps outlined in our Live Arrival Guarantee to request a claim.

All fish are fasted for at least 24 hours prior to shipping.

🐠 Live Arrival Guarantee

We take great care in shipping your aquatic life, but please note that with any live animal delivery, there is a possibility of loss upon arrival (Dead on Arrival or DOA). Should this occur, we require a clear photo of the affected fish inside their original, unopened packaging on the same day they are received to process a DOA claim. Purchasing this item indicates your agreement to follow this protocol.

Once the fish are introduced into their tank, responsibility for their well-being lies with the owner. We are unable to offer refunds for losses occurring after delivery.

📦 Important Delivery Tip:
If you won’t be home to receive the package, we strongly recommend arranging with the courier to hold it for pickup. Leaving the package outside in extreme temperatures may compromise the health of your new aquatic companion.

Specie characteristics

The Koi Guppy is a selectively bred ornamental variety of the common guppy (Poecilia reticulata), prized for its vivid coloration that resembles Japanese koi carp. It is a small, hardy, freshwater tropical fish widely kept in home aquariums due to its peaceful nature, adaptability, and ease of care. Koi guppies are livebearers and are known for their active swimming behavior and prolific reproduction.

Appearance

Koi guppies display a light-colored base (white, cream, or silver) overlaid with irregular patches of red, orange, yellow, and black, mimicking traditional koi patterns. Color distribution varies by strain and individual fish.

Males are smaller but far more colorful, with long, flowing dorsal and caudal fins.
Females are larger, deeper-bodied, and typically less colorful, though modern lines may show tail coloration.
Adult size ranges from 1.5–2.5 inches (4–6 cm) depending on sex and genetics.

🌍 Origin & Genetics

Koi guppies do not occur in the wild. They originated through selective breeding of wild guppies from South America, particularly strains native to Venezuela, Trinidad, and surrounding regions. Breeders intentionally emphasized red, white, and black pigment genes to resemble koi carp patterns (such as Kohaku and Sanke).

Genetically, koi guppies are fully compatible with other Poecilia reticulata strains and will crossbreed freely, often producing variable or diluted coloration in offspring unless selectively bred.

😇 Temperament

Behavior: Peaceful, social, and active swimmers.
Compatibility: Ideal for community tanks with other non-aggressive species.
Activity Level: Very active and curious, often seen exploring the tank.

🏡 Tank Requirements

Parameter	Ideal Range
Tank Size	Minimum 10 gallons
Temperature	72–78°F (22–26°C)
pH Level	7.0–7.5
Hardness	8–12 dGH
Filtration	Gentle but effective
Lighting	Moderate to bright

Water Quality: Stable parameters are crucial. Avoid sudden changes in temperature or pH.
Substrate: Fine gravel or sand works well.
Plants: Live plants like Java moss, Anubias, and Hornwort provide shelter and improve water quality.
Decor: Include hiding spots like driftwood, rocks, or small caves.