Origin
Originally from northeast South America, wild guppies are found in countries like Venezuela, Guyana, and northern Brazil. This color strain was developed through generations of selective breeding in aquaculture.

Visual & Behavioral Appeal
This guppy features a shimmering blue sheen with intricate snakeskin-like reticulated patterns on the body. Males display long, flowing tails in metallic blue or silver hues. Constant swimmers that dart gracefully through the tank.

Purpose
Adds vivid color and motion to upper and mid-water columns. Also used in community tanks to reduce aggression by acting as dither fish.

Importance
One of the most iconic livebearers in the aquarium hobby. This variety is both ornamental and functional, thriving in most freshwater setups while contributing to tank activity.

Included Resources
Requires clean water, steady parameters, and occasional plant or driftwood cover. Best kept with sponge or HOB filtration and moderate lighting.

Best Use Cases
Ideal for planted tanks, peaceful community aquariums, beginner nano tanks, and breeding setups. Pairs well with most small peaceful fish and shrimp.

Conservation Context
Captive breeding supports sustainability. Wild Poecilia reticulata face habitat degradation, so promoting captive strains reduces pressure on natural populations.

Ideal Aquatic Species
• Corydoras
• Mollies, Platies
• Shrimp (in mature tanks)
• Small tetras
• Snails and Otocinclus

Region (A)
• Latitude: 7.9000° N
• Longitude: -61.9833° W
(Upper Orinoco River, Venezuela — wild guppy habitat)

Region (B)
• Latitude: 5.2500° N
• Longitude: -52.0000° W
(French Guiana — known wild guppy range)