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Black Phantom Guppy (Pair)

Black Phantom Guppy (Pair)

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The Black phantom guppy has a big black tail with blue iridescence on the small body. Females have a black tail and a tan body. These fish are the Thai style. Each order comes with one male and one female.

Quick Facts

Scientific Name Poecilia reticulata
Origin Northern South America (captive-bred in Thailand)
Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Adult Size Up to 2"
Lifespan 2–3 years
Diet Omnivore
Water Temperature 72–82°F
pH 7.0–8.0
Group Size Sold as a pair (1 male + 1 female)
Shipping Size Approx. 1½"

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them a heater, a gentle filter and plenty of plants, including some floating plants where babies can hide. Guppies like slightly hard water.

Feeding: Feed a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Guppies get along with other small, peaceful fish such as platies, mollies, corydoras, small tetras and rasboras. Avoid fin-nippers like tiger barbs and larger fish that could eat them.

Breeding: Guppies are livebearers and breed easily. Females give birth to live babies about once a month, and adults will eat the babies, so thick plants give them a place to hide.

Good to know: The blue shine on the black tail is easiest to see under bright aquarium lighting.

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