Half Black Blue Guppy Care Guide
Poecilia reticulata
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Bioload Score
1600
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 6 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.8 – 8
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
An omnivorous feeder that eats algae, plant matter, small aquatic invertebrates and appropriately sized prepared foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, small peaceful loaches, platies and other similarly sized livebearers.
Good to Know
The Half Black Blue Guppy is a selectively bred colour form of Poecilia reticulata, whose elaborate tails and courtship displays have made guppies among the world's most popular aquarium fish.
Gender Differences
Males are smaller and more vividly coloured with a modified anal fin called a gonopodium, while females are larger, rounder and usually less intensely marked.
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