Platinum White Guppy – The Shimmering Star of Your Aquarium

Quantity of 2 fish per order. 1 (one) male and 1 (one) female. 

Elegant, peaceful, and dressed to impress, the Platinum White Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is the aquatic equivalent of a red carpet celebrity—minus the drama. With its gleaming pearlescent scales and graceful tail, this guppy brings a touch of luxury to any freshwater aquarium.

Specie Highlights

• Color: Brilliant, metallic white with a platinum sheen

• Size: 1.5 – 2 inches (fully grown)

• Lifespan: 2 – 3 years (with proper care)

• Temperament: Peaceful, sociable, and low-maintenance

• Origin: Selectively bred from South American guppy species

Key Features

• Stunning Aesthetic: A showstopper with iridescent scales that shimmer under aquarium lighting

• Beginner-Friendly: Hardy and adaptable, perfect for first-time fish keepers

• Active Swimmers: Constantly on the move, adding energy and life to your tank

• Livebearers: Fun for breeders—females give birth to live young (no egg hunt necessary)

Care & Ideal Environment

• Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons for a small group

• Water Temp: 72°F – 82°F (22°C – 28°C)

• pH Range: 6.8 – 7.8

• Diet: Omnivorous—enjoys high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, brine shrimp, and blanched veggies

• Tank Setup: Loves planted tanks with gentle filtration and plenty of hiding spots

Pro Tip: Keep a lid on it—guppies are curious and occasionally overambitious jumpers.

Compatibility

• Friendly With:

  • Other peaceful community fish (e.g., neon tetras, mollies, corydoras)

  • Shrimp and snails (generally)

  • Live plants like java fern, anubias, and hornwort

• Not Compatible With:

  • Aggressive or fin-nipping species (e.g., tiger barbs, bettas with attitude)

  • Overly large or predatory fish

  • Hardscape-only tanks (they love a bit of greenery!)

Fun Facts

• Platinum White Guppies don’t just shine—they glow under the right lighting.

• Males tend to be more colorful, but both genders rock the platinum look.

• Guppies have been to space—literally. NASA sent them into orbit in the 70s to study gravity's effect on behavior (spoiler: they still swam in style).

Add a school of Platinum White Guppies to your tank and watch elegance unfold—because your aquarium deserves a little sparkle (and so do you).

Livestock (plants and fish) are available for local pickup only. To place an order, please email us at: sales@khoiskoi.com