Half Black Rose Guppy Care Guide
Poecilia reticulata
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Bioload Score
1800
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 omnivore that eats small aquatic invertebrates, algae and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, kuhli loaches and other non-fin-nipping livebearers.
Good to Know
The Half Black Rose Guppy is a selectively bred colour form of Poecilia reticulata, named for its dark rear body and rose-red tail.
Gender Differences
Males are smaller and more brightly coloured with a gonopodium, while females are larger, plainer and have a rounded abdomen.
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