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Freshwater fishBlue Lyretail Guppy (Pair)
Blue Lyretail Guppy (Pair)
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Only the male guppy of this variation features the unique lyre tail, but to produce young with lyre tails, these guppies need to be mated with the proper females.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Poecilia reticulata |
| Origin | Northern South America (captive-bred) |
| 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. 1" |
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: Lyretail guppies have long points on the top and bottom of the tail, shaped like a lyre.
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