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Guppy World - Are you keen to find out the right guppy for you?

 

Guppies are known for having a wide range of patterns, colours, and tail shapes, as you may have heard previously.

You can keep a wide variety of guppy species in your aquarium as a result. Guppys are a varied and vibrant species that can be distinguished from one another by a number of characteristics.

If you're interested in learning more about the different kinds of guppies that have appeared on the market as a result of selective breeding, I've gathered 50+ guppy variants in this post.

Please note that this is not a complete list; if I have missed something, please let me know. Breeders are continually creating new types.

 

Various Species of Guppy Fish

The Poeciliidae family of guppy fish contains the following guppy fish species.

 

 1. Poecilia Reticulata (common or fancy guppy)

 


The common guppy fish, which has a widespread global distribution and is well-liked by aquarists, is a tough and adaptable livebearer that is simple to breed and nurture.

 

They are also known as millionfish and rainbowfish due to their variety and capacity to reproduce swiftly.

 

 

2. Poecilia Wingei (Endler Guppy)


It is a close relative of the common guppy and is also known as Endler's Livebearer and Endler Guppy. As a result, they are likely to crossbreed easily, thus you should prevent this if you want to preserve the integrity of each species.

 

Additionally, eye-catchingly coloured, carefree, and peaceful fish that can survive on an omnivorous diet are endler guppies.

 

Endler guppy fish are less frequent than common guppy fish in pet stores, yet you may find some that carry them.

 

3. Micropoecilia Picta (Swamp Guppies)


The swamp guppy, unlike the other two varieties of guppies, is a saltwater fish that inhabits coastal swamps and brackish marshes.

 

Small fish that are native to Central and South America are called swamp guppies or scarlet livebearers. They are omnivores, and domestic aquariums rarely contain them.

 

Guppies according to Tail Shape

We can recognise about 13 different types of guppy fish based only on the shape of their tails. This variation is the outcome of many years of careful breeding, and the list is ever-growing as breeders successfully create new varieties:

 

1.Veiltail


The tail of veiltail guppies is shaped like an isosceles trapezoid. The tail can be painted with a single colour or several colours in a pattern. Typically, dorsal and ventral fins are long and flowing.

 

2. Delta Tail Guppy


Their triangular-shaped tail is another name for the Delta tail guppy.

The triangle-tail guppy has a large, magnificent tail that is either exquisitely coloured or exhibits eye-catching patterns.

Long and flowing dorsal fins contrast with typically smaller ventral fins.

 

3. Fantail


The graceful tails of fantail guppies resemble an open fan. Actually, fancy guppies typically have tails like this. Although ventral fins are typically smaller, dorsal fins can be longer.

 

4. The flag-tail guppy


Another name for the scarf-tail guppy is the flag-tail guppy. Compared to the other tail kinds I've mentioned thus far, this tail form has much smaller margins, yet it still has stunning colours and patterns.

 

5. The Double-Swordtail Guppy


The double swordtail guppy differs from other guppy fish by having a distinctive tail form.

 

The double swordtail guppy fish has two elongated tails that are formed like swords on either side of the tail base, which is quite similar to the swordtail fish's single long tail.

 

Two distinct guppy species result from the tail being lengthened solely on the upper or lower side of the tail.

 

6. Swordtail on top


Some swordtail guppies only have one elongated edge, as seen in the top swordtail guppie, which has an elongated tail at the tip of its tail base. Other swordtail guppies have twin tails.

 

It is simple to see how these fish might resemble swordtail fish since only one edge of the tail is extended.

 

7. The Bottom Swordtail Guppy


Bottom Swordtail Because only the bottom border of its tail is lengthened, the bottom swordtail guppy is a mirror image of the top swordtail guppy.

 

The portion of the tail that is not extended has a narrow border and is formed like a flagtail guppie's tail.

 

8. The lyretail guppy


The twin swordtail guppy and the lyretail guppy are remarkably similar. In actuality, it is a different species of double-tailed guppy.

 

In the instance of the lyretail guppy, the tails first appear to be separate from one another, but upon closer examination, you may notice that they are actually joined by a thin translucent membrane.

 

9.Cofertail


Cofertail guppies, often known as short tail guppies, are guppies with tails that resemble paddles. The World Guppy Contest's Judging Standard includes this kind of tail form.

 

10. Speartail


This kind of guppy doesn't have a very huge tail, but it still has an impressive-looking spear-shaped tail that grabs your attention. Of course, even within this group there are variances, with some tails being longer than others.

 

11. RoundTail Guppy


The roundtail guppy is another outstanding specimen that can be a good option for individuals interested in aesthetics and producing distinctive and distinctively shaped guppies. It is well-rounded and typically on the shorter side.

 

12. PinTail Guppy


The mid region of the pintail guppy's tail is significantly more extended, giving it its name. It resembles the spear tail guppy variant somewhat.

 

This particular kind of guppy is also known as the needle tail guppy because to its long, sharp tail. The tail is larger at the base and gets narrower and thinner as it approaches the pin-like part.

 

13. Half-moon tail Guppy (Lunar Tail Guppy)


The half-moon tailed guppy is my favourite when it comes to guppy tail shapes. The tail's base is initially large, then it gets increasingly wider until it resembles a half-moon.

 

One of the more impressive-looking guppy tails, particularly when it incorporates a variety of hues and forms.

 

When investigating guppy tail shapes, these are some of the variations you might come across, but the list is not exhaustive because breeders are continually developing fresh shapes that are each more amazing than the one before.

 

Let's check out some further guppy kinds depending on their body patterns, tail patterns, and colours now.

 

Types of Guppy by Body Pattern

The following guppy body patterns can be identified as belonging to this category:

 

1. Tuxedo Guppies (tux-guppy)


Typically, the front and back of these guppies have different colours on them. Similar to the colour scheme on a traditional tuxedo, the front of the body is lighter while the lower portion of the body is significantly darker.

 

2. Cobra Guppies


These guppy variants have spots of rosettes and vertical patterns all over their bodies. In contrast to male cobra guppies, which best display these patterns, female cobra guppies also exhibit these patterns, albeit more subtly.

 

They can be white, black, gloomy, or bright orange in terms of colour, creating intriguing and eye-catching patterns and colour combinations.

 

3. Snakeskin Guppies


Guppies with snakeskin have a vertical pattern all over their bodies. Sometimes, these patterns and colours have tiger-like characteristics, with hues like gold, orange, and black.

 

Types of Guppy Based on Tail Pattern

While tail forms are stunning, tail patterns really take things to the next level. The following are the guppy fish tail patterns that you're most likely to see:

 

1. Glass Guppies


Glass guppies are translucent because to a genetic anomaly that hinders the formation of guanine. Guanine is essentially the silver colour that gives fish their glistening appearance. It also serves to reflect light, avoiding transparency.

 

Glass guppies' bodies may occasionally experience black melanin deficiency, which emphasises how transparent they are. Like albino guppies, glass guppies are also bred.

 

2. Leopard Guppies


Leopard guppies have a design that somewhat mimics the markings on leopards.

 

These patterns' dark hues create a striking contrast with lighter and brighter hues.

 

3. Mosaic Guppy (Rainbow Guppy)

 


The mosaic guppies' tails have uneven patterns connected in distinctive and unusual ways.

 

This kind of design gives the tail a desirable appearance, especially when coupled with complementary or opposing colours.

 

4. Lace Guppy


This pattern is most frequently seen on guppies with the snakeskin design. Throughout the entire body, a delicate, lace-like pattern is present. The tail is typically fashioned like a fan, and the desired hues range from blue tones to reddish and golden hues.

 

 

Color-based Guppy Types

If you think there are many different varieties of guppies just based on the shape and pattern of their tails, just wait till you see the vast array of colours and colour variants that guppy fish can express.

 

The following list comprises over 25 different guppies depending on colour schemes:

 

1. Albino Guppies


The albino guppy's body is primarily white, with a few spots of various colours on occasion. Their face may also be soft-pink in colour, and their eyes may be red or pink.

 

The albino guppy has all these characteristics that give it a delicate, graceful appearance. Because their bodies don't manufacture the black melanin pigment, these fish don't exhibit the bold, vibrant colours we're used to seeing in guppies.

 

You can also get reddish-white and yellow-white hues, both of which have soft, delicate tones, in addition to all-white and soft-pink variations.

 

2. White Guppy


 

White guppies are fish that are milky white and have pastel colours. The white guppy is intended to get rid of any secondary colours, including coloured eyes.

 

 

 

3. Black Guppy


The objective with the black guppy is to produce a pure black guppy without any secondary colours. Most black guppies will, however, contain some indications of other colours in addition to black.

 

Breeding for larger sized guppies will result in a loss of black in the body, making these fish more challenging to show. Smaller to mid-size guppies will better showcase the rich black colour that breeders are aiming in this guppy variety.

 

 

4. Blue Guppy


A true-blue guppy is typically a show-stopper because of its electric, solid-blue hue, which can occasionally include hints of sky blue and dark blue. This creates an aesthetically appealing specimen and variability within the strain.

 

5. Neon Blue Guppy


The neon blue guppy is a garishly coloured guppy with significantly paler coloration than the traditional blue guppy.

 

6. Japanese Blue Guppy


Due to the colour pattern being typical for the swordtail guppy, this blue guppy variation may also go by the names Japanese blue swordtail guppy or Japanese blue Endler guppy. From the middle of their bodies to the tips of their tails, they are a platinum baby blue colour.

 

7. Green Guppy


These guppies are hard to breed and in high demand, which accounts for the high price at which they can be purchased. They feature appealing green hues, occasionally with blue undertones.

 

8. Red Guppy


The majority of their body is covered in an eye-catching crimson that is the dominating hue. There are other colour variations for the red guppy as well.

 

9. Yellow Guppy


Most medium-sized guppies can retain their yellow-blonde colouring, and black melanin decrease is required to keep them that way. both difficult to breed and to acquire.

 

10. Purple Guppy


The majority of this guppy strain's body, including the fins and tail, is typically a vivid shade of purple.

 

11. Bronze Guppy


The bronze guppy is a type of gold guppy that must have at least 25% of its body covered in gold and have black scales.

 

12. Golden Guppy


Similar to the bronze guppy, the golden guppy requires a body colour of at least 25% gold to be classified as a golden strain.

 

13. Half-Black Blue Guppy


This particular guppy strain has a body that is black on half of it and blue on the other.

 

14. Half-Black Green Guppy


This half-black guppy type, which is challenging to breed, has a body that is half black and half green with hints of gold and other colours.

 

15. Semi-Black Red Guppy


This guppy strain is stunning to look at, with its body being black on one half and red on the other, including its tail and fins.

 

16. Half-Black Yellow Guppy


The HB Yellow Guppy is stunning because it displays two hues that contrast beautifully: black and yellow. It looks even more stunning when the tail is also covered in black patterns.

 

17.  Half-Black Purple Guppy


This guppy variant, which has a half-black body and deep purple tails and fins, is yet another gorgeous illustration of what selective breeding can accomplish in guppies.

 

18. Half-Black Pastel Guppy


Yellow is the only pastel colour that cannot be used on the non-black sections of pastel guppy fish. In this fish, the caudal fin is often pastel white.

 

19. Solid Coloured Guppies


These guppies are distinguished by having one consistent colour on both their body and fins. They might be coloured blue, yellow, red, or even black.

 

20. Bi-Colored Guppy


Guppies that are bi-colored have a base colour that is clearly visible and can be any colour other than those listed in the preceding colour groups, such as red, green, or blue. The secondary colour must be unique from the primary colour and account for at least 25% of the tail colour.

 

21. Multicolored Guppy


Multicolored guppies come in at least three different hues, and the tails of all of them must include more than 15% of each colour and be distributed equally among them.

 

22. Metal Guppies


The iridophores pigment, which enables them to shift into hues that resemble their environment, gives metal guppies a special ability to conceal from predators.

 

23. Koi Guppy


Koi guppies share the same hues as koi fish. They have white bodies, red faces, and red tails. Sometimes even female fish exhibit these characteristics.

 

24. Panda Guppy


Around the eyes, dorsal fins, tail, and up to the centre of the body, this strain is completely black.

The colour pattern of a panda may be seen on the other half, which is lighter in shade.

 

25. Jarawee Lazuli Guppy


This guppy strain, named after the lapis lazuli gemstone's aquamarine blue hue, resembles the Japan blue guppy and has a blue head. This guppy's blue head colour is a result of an extra colour gene on its Y-chromosome.

 

26. Moscow Guppy


The Moscow Guppy variety can have long, decorative tails and solid black, purple, and green variations.

 

27. Platinum Guppy


The caudal, dorsal, and tail fins of this type of guppy are all platinum-colored. They seem lovely because they aren't big and typically have a long tail.

 

28. Dragon Head Guppy


With its intriguing colour palette and tail pattern, this guppy lives up to its moniker. Up to its midsection, where it lights out, the fish's body is a black colour. However, its tail and dorsal fins exhibit brighter red-orange colours.

 

These were some of the most eye-catching guppy hues yet to be created through selective breeding. You should become familiar with these requirements if you plan to breed show guppies because they are subject to stringent criteria that are used to evaluate them.

 

Type of Guppy by Eye Color

Even while the majority of guppies have dark eyes that are typically unremarkable, there are notable colour variations:

1. Genuine Red-Eyed Guppy


These guppies are uncommon and typically fairly little. They do, however, have very striking brilliant red, red-orange eyes.

 

2. The Genuine Red-Eyed Albino Guppy


Real Red Eye Albino Guppy Albino fish lack the pigment melanin in their eyes, which accounts for their reddish tint. Compared to the RRE guppy, these types' eyes are paler.

 

Types of Guppy Based on Pectoral Fins

There are several intriguing species of guppy with pectoral fins, including the:

 

1. Dumbo Ear Guppy


Due to the huge pectoral fins that sit on both sides of the fish, dumbo ear guppies are also known as elephant guppies. Different designs and colour schemes are possible for these guppies.

 

Other Guppies

So far, you've seen a wide variety of guppies, each finer and more colourful than the last. The majority of these guppies have a clear family history.

 

However, there is a less attractive but resilient variety of guppy:

 

1. Mutt Guppies


Mutt guppies are more unimpressive than their fancy counterparts, which are the consequence of selective breeding, while having genetic diversity but unstable lines.

 

Female guppies



Male guppies have much more vivid colours than females do. To begin with, females have larger, more rounded fins than males. The colours on tail are frequently more vibrant, while their bodies are pale.

 

Additionally, females have a gravid patch above their anal fin that enlarges and darkens during pregnancy.

 

Only colour may be used to classify females, and most of the time they can display a variety of colours.

 

However, compared to the men, these colours are significantly more muted.

 

Breeders strive to improve their selective breeding techniques to produce more colourful females, and in some cases, they are successful (such as with koi guppies), but they are unable to attain the same colours and patterns as with males.

 

Conclusion

If you ever decide to enter the world of guppies professionally, you're in for a treat because it is so large and diverse.

 

With so many distinct variations being created, it is understandable that this list of more than 50 different types of guppies could change greatly over time and grow considerably.

 

Some guppy strains are harder to find, which increases their value and allows them to sell for a considerably greater price.

 

You're sure to discover something fresh to look forward to every day with the variety of guppies available.

 

I hope the guppies' beauty and variety have persuaded you that they are worthy of their reputation as one of the most adored and well-known freshwater fish.

 

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