Metal White Tiger Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) - Bred By Aquatic Arts

Species Overview The Metal White Tiger Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a selectively bred fancy guppy combining a bright metallic appearance with the contrasting pattern characteristics associated with Tiger-type guppies. The combination creates a highly detailed appearance across the fish rather than relying on a single solid body color. Males typically develop the strongest coloration, pattern expression, and more elaborate finnage, while females grow larger, develop fuller bodies, and generally display more restrained coloration. Like other domestic guppies, Metal White Tiger Guppies are active, social livebearers that spend much of the day swimming, displaying, and foraging through the upper and middle portions of the aquarium. Our Metal White Tiger Guppies are Bred by Aquatic Arts as part of our in-house breeding program. Raising this strain ourselves gives us direct involvement in the fish from breeding and early development through conditioning and preparation for sale. Their distinctive appearance, active behavior, manageable adult size, and peaceful temperament make them well suited to planted displays, appropriately planned community aquariums, and selective guppy breeding projects. What We Love About This Fish Distinctive Metal White Tiger Appearance: Bright metallic coloration contrasts with the patterned characteristics associated with Tiger-type fancy guppies, creating a detailed appearance across the fish. Impressive Male Display: Mature males typically develop the strongest coloration, pattern expression, and more elaborate finnage. Active and Highly Visible: Metal White Tiger Guppies spend much of the day swimming, displaying, interacting, and foraging through the upper and middle portions of the aquarium. Bred by Aquatic Arts: This strain is bred and raised through our own breeding program, giving Aquatic Arts direct involvement from breeding and early development through conditioning for its future aquarium. Quick Care Guide Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata Common Name: Metal White Tiger Guppy Source: Bred by Aquatic Arts Average Purchase Size: Approximately 1–1.5 inches; size varies by age and sex Adult Size: Males typically reach approximately 1.5–2 inches, while females commonly reach approximately 2–2.5 inches Care Level: Easy. Metal White Tiger Guppies are adaptable, but consistent water quality and adequate mineral content remain important for long-term health. Temperament: Peaceful. Metal White Tiger Guppies are well suited to appropriately planned community aquariums with non-aggressive species that thrive under similar water conditions. Diet: Omnivore. Offer a varied diet built around quality prepared foods and supplemented with appropriately sized live, frozen, and plant-based foods. Social Behavior: Social and active. Metal White Tiger Guppies interact frequently with other guppies but do not form the tightly coordinated schools characteristic of many tetras, rasboras, and danios. Males regularly display and court females. Activity Level: Active Aquarium Level: Upper to middle water column Minimum Aquarium Size: 10 gallons; larger aquariums provide greater water stability and additional swimming space for groups, community setups, and breeding populations. Lifespan: Approximately 2–3 years, although genetics, temperature, nutrition, reproductive demands, and overall husbandry influence individual lifespan. Aquatic Arts Tip Because Metal White Tiger Guppies are Bred by Aquatic Arts, we know the water conditions in which our breeding population and growing fish are maintained. Even so, newly arrived guppies should be acclimated carefully rather than assuming the water in their new aquarium matches the water they were raised in. Water Parameters Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C) pH: 7.0–8.2 GH: 8–18 dGH KH: 4–12 dKH Ammonia: 0 ppm Nitrite: 0 ppm Nitrate: Ideally maintained below 20 ppm through appropriate stocking, feeding, filtration, and regular water changes Aquarium Requirements Minimum Aquarium Size: 10 gallons. Larger aquariums provide greater water stability and more swimming space for groups, community setups, and growing populations of fry. Filtration: Use reliable biological and mechanical filtration appropriate for the aquarium's size and stocking level. Sponge filters are especially useful in breeding and fry-rearing aquariums because they provide biological filtration without a strong intake that can endanger newborn fry. Water Flow: Low to moderate. Metal White Tiger Guppies are active swimmers but do not require strong current, particularly males carrying developed ornamental fins. Oxygenation: Maintain good gas exchange through appropriate filtration, surface movement, or supplemental aeration when necessary. Aquarium Maturity: Keep Metal White Tiger Guppies only in a fully cycled aquarium with established biological filtration. Guppies should never be used to cycle a new aquarium. Plants: Highly recommended. Live plants provide cover, grazing surfaces, visual barriers, and refuge for newborn fry while adding biological complexity to the aquarium. Lighting: Low to moderate lighting is sufficient for the fish themselves. Choose lighting intensity primarily according to the requirements of the live plants being maintained. Aquatic Arts Tip Our Bred by Aquatic Arts guppies are raised in stable, mineral-rich freshwater. When preparing their new aquarium, focus on maintaining consistent conditions within an appropriate range rather than repeatedly adjusting pH or hardness to reach one exact number.