Blue Tail Guppy Medium
The Blue Tail Guppy is a vibrant freshwater livebearer known for its shimmering silver body and bold, flowing electric blue tail. Peaceful, colorful, and beginner-friendly, this stunning guppy variety adds elegance and movement to community and planted aquariums.
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty Level: Very Easy (Perfect for beginners)
Adult Size: 1.5–2.5 inches
Lifespan: 2–3 years
Tank Size: 10 gallons minimum
Temperature: 72–82°F
pH: 6.5–8.0
Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
✔ Best kept in groups
✔ Excellent for community tanks
✔ Provide plants for cover
✔ Gentle to moderate filtration
✔ Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping tank mates
Males have the large, vibrant blue tails; females are larger and more subtle in color.
Food
Blue Tail Guppies are omnivores and easy feeders:
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High-quality flakes
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Micro pellets
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Frozen or live brine shrimp
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Daphnia
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Bloodworms
Feed small portions 1–2 times daily.
Fun Facts
• Guppies are livebearers — females give birth to fully formed fry.
• Their tail color intensifies with high-quality nutrition and proper lighting.
• Guppies are one of the most popular aquarium fish worldwide.
• They can adapt to a wide range of water conditions.