Description
The Metal Blue Lace Guppy is a striking freshwater tropical fish renowned for its shimmering metallic blue body and intricate lace-patterned tail. Originating from selectively bred strains of the Common Guppy, this variety is highly sought after by aquarium hobbyists for its vibrant colouration, graceful swimming behaviour, and ease of care.
Metal Blue Lace Guppies are an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced fishkeepers. Their peaceful nature makes them ideal for community aquariums, where they can be housed alongside a variety of other non-aggressive tropical fish. Males typically display more intense colours and larger tails, while females are larger-bodied and less colourful.
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Features of Metal Blue Lace Guppy:
- Stunning metallic blue colouration
- Intricate lace-patterned tail and fins
- Peaceful community fish
- Easy to care for and ideal for beginners
- Active swimmers that add movement to any aquarium
- Grow up to 4–6cm
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Lifespan approximately 2–3 years
The Best Mix of Guppy Males and Females:
- Guppies should be kept in trios : 2-3 females to each male.
- You can also setup a males-only or females-only guppy tank.
Guppy Tank Mate Compatibility:
Guppies are peaceful fish and they can stay with other similar size peaceful fish. Some fish like fin nippers, bettas, large and aggressive species should be avoided.
Tank mates include:
Metallic Blue Lace Guppy Diet:
Like all guppy varieties, they are onmivores, 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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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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Guppy Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filter for guppies
A good filtration system is necessary as they enjoy clean and clear waters. Ensure flow rate is gentle as these small fish and fry can be pushed around easily. Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate to effectively remove waste from the aquarium. Hang on filters, sponge filters and internal filters are great options for smaller aquariums.
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Aquarium Heater for Guppies:
This fish enjoy temperatures between 22-28° C. If you are unable to maintain this temperature naturally, use an aquarium heater. Aquarium heaters also stabilize water temperatures. A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.
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Aquarium Plants for Guppies:
If your fish breed, keeping floating plants and fine leaf plants such as ambulia, rotala rotundifolia, and java moss will provide young fry with protection.
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Aquarium Decorations for Guppies:
Have fun with selecting aquarium decorations to your preference. Enjoy plenty of structure for fish to hide and rest when required. Resin ornaments, rock, and driftwood are all good selections.
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Aquarium Substrate for Guppies:
There are no specific aquarium substrate requirements for guppies. Aquarium sand, gravel, and pebbles are all suitable. Have some fun with colours that compliment the guppies you keep.
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