Sunset Guppy

About the Sunset Guppy

The Sunset Guppy is a stunning ornamental livebearer admired for its vibrant blend of golden yellow, fiery orange, and rich red colouration that resembles the warm tones of a sunset. Combined with its flowing tail and graceful swimming style, this beautiful Guppy is a standout addition to planted aquariums and peaceful community tanks.

Selectively bred for its spectacular colours and finnage, the Sunset Guppy is one of the most popular fancy guppy varieties. Males display the brightest colours and largest fins, while females are larger with more subdued colouration. Their active, inquisitive nature and peaceful temperament make them ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists.

Sunset Guppies thrive in planted aquariums with plenty of open swimming space and stable water conditions. They are highly social fish and do well alongside other Guppies, Endlers, Corydoras, Platies, Mollies, peaceful Tetras, Rasboras, and freshwater shrimp. Like all Guppies, they are prolific livebearers and breed readily in the home aquarium.

A varied diet of premium tropical flakes, micro pellets, spirulina, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and other live or frozen foods will enhance their brilliant colours and promote healthy fin development.

Colourful, peaceful, and incredibly easy to care for, the Sunset Guppy is an excellent choice for any freshwater community aquarium.

Quick Care Guide

Scientific Name

Poecilia reticulata

Common Name

Sunset Guppy

Origin

Captive-bred ornamental variety

Adult Size

3–6 cm

Temperament

Peaceful

Diet

Omnivore

Minimum Tank Size

40 Litres

Temperature

22–28°C

pH

7.0–8.2

Water Hardness

8–30 dGH

Difficulty

Beginner

Lifespan

2–4 Years

Suitable For

Nano aquariums, planted tanks, freshwater community aquariums, and livebearer aquariums

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a Sunset Guppy different from other Guppies?

Sunset Guppies are selectively bred for their striking blend of yellow, orange, and red colours that resemble a sunset. Each fish has a unique colour pattern, making every individual special.

Are Sunset Guppies good for beginners?

Yes. They are hardy, easy to care for, and one of the best fish for new aquarium keepers.

What do Sunset Guppies eat?

They thrive on premium flakes, micro pellets, spirulina foods, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and other quality live or frozen foods.

Can Sunset Guppies live with shrimp?

Yes. Adult Cherry Shrimp and Amano Shrimp are generally safe, although newly hatched shrimplets may occasionally be eaten.

Do Sunset Guppies breed easily?

Yes. Like all Guppies, they are prolific livebearers and can produce fry approximately every 25–35 days under good conditions.

Common Mistakes

Keeping too many males together

Male Guppies constantly display to one another and compete for females. A ratio of one male to two or three females is recommended if breeding is desired.

Poor water quality

Although hardy, Sunset Guppies thrive with stable water parameters, good filtration, and regular water changes.

Feeding only one type of food

A varied diet helps maximise colouration, fin development, and overall health.

Housing with fin-nipping fish

Avoid Tiger Barbs and other species that may damage their flowing fins.

Underestimating breeding rates

Sunset Guppies breed rapidly, so have a plan for managing fry if keeping mixed sexes.