Dumbo Ear Guppies are named for their large, fan-like pectoral fins resembling elephant ears. These fins are often in contrasting colors to the body, making them striking display fish. They come in a wide variety of colors and tail shapes, with males typically more vividly patterned than females.
Mosaic Guppies are known for their striking tail patterns, which feature intricate, irregular blue, red, and black markings resembling a mosaic tile design. Males are more vibrantly colored than females, with longer, more ornate tails that flow gracefully as they swim.
This guppy showcases a metallic platinum body, striking red tail, and oversized dumbo pectoral fins that resemble elephant ears. Males are more vividly colored and have more pronounced fins compared to females.
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.
Moscow Guppies are famous for their deep, solid coloration that extends from the head to the tail, often in shades of blue, black, green, or purple. Unlike many guppy varieties with patterned tails, Moscow Guppies have a uniform, rich color that makes them stand out in a tank.
Rainbow Guppies are named for their wide range of body and tail colors, which can include red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and violet, often blending into each other like a rainbow. Males typically have elongated, flowing tails, while females are more robust with shorter fins.
Endler’s Guppies are small, slender fish with bright, neon-like colors. Males often display metallic green, orange, black, and blue patterns in intricate designs, while females are larger and more subdued in color. Their smaller size and intense coloration make them stand out in nano and community aquariums.
The Delta Tail Guppy is named for its broad, triangular tail resembling the Greek letter delta (Δ). The tail can span nearly the same width as the fish’s body length, with vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Males tend to have longer, more ornate tails than females.
The Black Tiger Guppy is known for its bold black vertical stripes across a golden or orange base, resembling a tiger’s pattern. Some strains also have dark black tails, adding to their dramatic appearance. Males are more vividly patterned than females and often have longer, more ornate fins.
Ribbon Guppies are instantly recognizable for their extremely long, ribbon-like fins, which extend from the dorsal, pectoral, and tail fins. They come in a wide range of colors and patterns, with males usually displaying more vibrant hues and longer fin extensions than females.
Fan Tail Guppies are named for their broad, symmetrical tail fin that fans out like a semi-circle when fully spread. This feature makes them a popular show fish. They come in a variety of color patterns, with males displaying the most vibrant shades.
The Pin Tail Guppy is named for its distinctive tail fin, which tapers to a thin, pointed tip. This tail shape gives them an elegant, streamlined appearance. They come in various colors and patterns, with males often showing more vivid colors and more pronounced tail points than females.
Leopard Guppies are named for their distinctive tail pattern — a base color overlaid with irregular black spots that resemble a leopard’s coat. They come in many color variations, but the leopard-like tail markings remain the defining trait. Males are more brightly colored and have longer, flowing tails compared to females.
Neon Guppies are named for their bright, metallic colors, often in shades of electric blue, green, gold, or red. The shimmering scales reflect light beautifully, giving the fish a glowing, “neon” appearance. Males tend to be more vibrantly colored with longer fins, while females are larger but less intense in color.
Snakeskin Guppies are named for their unique reticulated body pattern that resembles the scales of a snake. These markings often cover the entire body and extend into the tail, which may also feature vibrant colors like gold, blue, red, or green. Males are generally more colorful and have longer fins than females.
Metalhead Guppies are named for the metallic, iridescent sheen on their head region, often in shades of silver, gold, or copper, which contrasts beautifully with their colorful bodies and patterned tails. Males display more intense metallic coloring than females and typically have more elaborate fins.
Grass Guppies are named for the fine, grass-like patterns that cover their tail and dorsal fins. These markings resemble thin green or black blades of grass scattered across a transparent fin base, often accented with shimmering iridescence. Males are more vividly patterned than females and typically have longer, more elaborate fins.
The Panda Guppy gets its name from its distinctive black-and-white coloration, resembling the markings of a panda. Typically, the head and portions of the body are dark black, while the remaining sections are pearly white or silver, sometimes with hints of blue or iridescence. Males have more intense coloration and longer, flowing tails, while females are larger and less vibrantly colored but still carry the same panda-like pattern.
The Swordtail Guppy is instantly recognizable by the elongated, pointed extension of the lower lobe of its caudal (tail) fin, giving it a sword-like appearance. This extension can be solid-colored, patterned, or gradient, depending on the strain, and is most prominent in males. Their bodies can display a variety of colors, including reds, blues, greens, yellows, and metallic sheens, often combined with intricate tail patterns.
The Lyretail Guppy is easily recognized by its long, elegant tail fin with extended upper and lower lobes that create a lyre-like shape. This tail often features striking color patterns, including metallic blues, fiery reds, yellows, and spotted or striped designs. Males display more vibrant colors and longer tail extensions, while females are larger but less ornate.
The Tequila Sunrise Guppy is named for its striking color gradient, resembling the famous cocktail. Males typically have a golden-orange head and body that transitions into bright red or deep orange at the tail, often with a translucent or patterned caudal fin. Females are less vivid but still display warm golden tones and subtle tail markings. Under aquarium lighting, their colors glow, making them a focal point in any tank.
The Purple Moscow Guppy is instantly recognizable for its rich, velvety purple coloration that often covers the entire body, including the head, tail, and dorsal fin. Under certain lighting, the purple can take on a metallic sheen or shift slightly toward blue-violet hues. Males are smaller and more vibrantly colored than females, with larger, more flowing tails. Females typically have a lighter body tone but still retain a purple tint, making them attractive in their own right.
Cobra Guppies are named for the intricate snakeskin-like pattern running along their bodies, resembling the scales of a cobra. The pattern typically consists of black vertical bars and reticulated markings over a colored background that can be red, yellow, blue, or green. Males often have more vivid colors and elongated fins, while females are larger with subtler coloration. Their tails may come in various shapes, including fan, delta, and lyretail, but all carry the distinctive cobra pattern.
Tuxedo Guppies are instantly recognizable by their striking two-tone coloration — a darker black “tuxedo” pattern covering the rear half of the body and tail, paired with a brightly colored front half that can be red, blue, yellow, or green depending on the strain. Males usually have more vivid coloration and longer fins than females.
The Half-Black Guppy is named for its striking color pattern: the front half of the body is a bright, often metallic shade (such as gold, white, or pastel), while the back half from the mid-body to the tail is a deep, velvety black. This creates a bold contrast that is especially eye-catching under aquarium lighting. Males have longer, more ornate tails and brighter colors, while females are larger but less vividly colored.
The Flag Tail Guppy is easily recognized by its large, rectangular “flag-like” tail that flows behind it as it swims. The tail can feature solid colors, multi-color patterns, or intricate mosaic designs, depending on the strain. Males are generally smaller but more colorful than females, with extended fins and more vibrant patterns.
Dragon Guppies are named for their bold, scale-like body patterns resembling dragon scales, often combined with striking tail colors such as red, orange, yellow, or blue. Males display the most intense patterns, with shimmering metallic bodies and long flowing tails. Females are less colorful but larger and fuller-bodied.
Glass Belly Guppies have a unique translucent abdominal region, often completely see-through. This allows visibility of the swim bladder, digestive tract, and in pregnant females, the developing fry. Males are smaller with brighter colors and more elaborate fins, while females have larger, more rounded bodies with a pronounced gravid spot. The tail and dorsal fin may display varied patterns and colors, depending on the breeding line.
A creamy ivory body color with translucent to pearly fin tones. Males show more vibrant ivory hues and larger dumbo pectoral fins, while females are slightly larger with less dramatic fin extension.
A bright red body with white highlights, often with a shimmering tail and dorsal fin. Males display more intense colors and more elaborate fins, while females have simpler coloration.
A bright platinum body, a rounded red tail, and oversized dumbo pectoral fins that resemble elephant ears. Males are more vivid and have more pronounced fins than females.
A vibrant red-orange body with a metallic topaz shimmer. The tail is large, flowing, and intensely colored. Males are more vibrant and have more elaborate fins, while females have subtler shades.
This guppy displays a vibrant mix of purple, blue, and metallic dragon-scale patches. Its large dumbo pectoral fins resemble elephant ears, giving it unique elegance. Males exhibit stronger coloration and longer fins.
A sleek dark body with a prominent tuxedo pattern covering the rear half, paired with a bright orange tail. Males display deeper colors and larger fins, while females have subtler tones.
A bright red tail with dragon-scale patterning along the body. Males typically show a deeper red pigment and more defined scales, while females display lighter shades.
A soft tuxedo gradient on the rear half of the body with a bright white or pearly tail. Males show more defined coloration and larger fins than females.
A bright chilli-red tail and body markings combined with large dumbo pectoral fins on both sides of the head. Males usually show deeper red intensity and larger dumbo fins, while females appear slightly paler.
A vibrant body with contrasting colors, highlighted by a large, petal-patterned dorsal fin. Males generally show brighter colors and larger dorsal fins, while females have a simpler appearance.
A half-black rear body with a lighter front half, combined with vivid blue fins and tail. Males are more intensely colored, while females show milder shades.
A rich golden-yellow body with matching fins. Some strains show metallic shine or gradient tones. Males are slimmer and more colorful, while females are larger with less intense gold coloration.
