Black Tail Guppy Care Guide
Poecilia reticulata
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Bioload Score
400
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 6 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.8 – 8
- Min Tank Size
- 38L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
An omnivore that eats small aquatic invertebrates, algae and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, kuhli loaches, peaceful dwarf gouramis and other similarly sized livebearers.
Good to Know
The Black Tail Guppy is a selectively bred colour variety of Poecilia reticulata, a species named reticulata for the net-like patterning of its original wild scales.
Gender Differences
Males are smaller and more brightly coloured with a modified anal fin called a gonopodium, while females are larger, plainer and develop a dark gravid spot when carrying young.
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