Description
The Full Black Guppy is a stunning freshwater fish, prized for its deep, velvety black coloration from head to tail. With flowing fins and a peaceful nature, it adds elegance and contrast to any aquarium. Males display especially rich color and graceful movement. Easy to care for and breed, Full Black Guppies thrive in well-maintained tanks and make an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
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Features of Full Black Guppy:
- Deep full black body
- Peaceful community fish
- Bears live young
- Care Level : Easy
The Best Aquarium Size for Guppies:
Being small fish, guppies don’t need enormous amounts of room. You should provide at least 4L space for one fish. It is recommended to keep at least a trio (three) together in a fish tank with a minimum capacity of 20L.
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Tank Mate Compatibility:
Avoid fin nipping species and large aggressive species. Bettas should also be avoided because of their similar flashy nature to guppies which could lead to aggression from the bettas' end.
Diet:
Like all guppy varieties, they are omnivores, happily eating tropical flake food, live, and frozen goods, like bloodworms. You guppies will enjoy frozen or live brine shrimp, blood worms, mosquito larvae, etc.
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Full Black Guppy Tank Setup:
Heater :
The temperature of your guppy’s tank should match that of its native, natural habitat. Ideal water temperatures sit between 22⁰C - 28⁰C.
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Light :
You can choose to use lighting in your aquarium if that’s what you prefer. Easily replicate natural conditions with artificial lighting (12 hours of light every 24 hours).
Substrate :
Sand
Gravel, Rocks, Pebbles
Plants for Guppies:
It’s suitable to use many different kinds of plants for guppies and decorations.
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Java moss: a low-light plant that doesn’t require too much care, java moss grows easily and constantly once it attaches itself to the substrate;
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Amazon sword plant: its wide and long leaves are great if you want to hide aquarium equipment, plus it offers cover for fry or expectant guppies;
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Rotala Rotundifolia: If you want something more special, this plant has interesting leaves that can become reddish if the plant receives enough light; a compact and bushy plant that’s relatively undemanding;
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Cryptocoryne Wendtii: a slow-growing plant that doesn’t require much in the way of maintenance.
Decorations for Guppies:
