The HB Blue Guppy features a half-black body paired with vibrant blue fins, creating a dramatic and eye-catching contrast ideal for planted and community aquariums.
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The HB Blue Guppy features a half-black body paired with vibrant blue fins, creating a dramatic and eye-catching contrast ideal for planted and community aquariums.
A half-black rear body with a lighter front half, combined with vivid blue fins and tail. Males are more intensely colored, while females show milder shades.
1–3 years
Omnivorous
The HB Blue Guppy is admired for its bold color contrast and ease of care. Ideal for community tanks, its blue fins shimmer beautifully, making it a favorite among guppy keepers.
Beginner
10 gallons
6.8 – 7.8
Moderately hard
22°C – 28°C (72°F – 82°F)
2.5 inches
Good tank mates include neon tetras, mollies, platies, Corydoras, rasboras, shrimp, and snails.
Avoid aggressive fish such as tiger barbs, large cichlids, male bettas, and fin-nippers that may damage their delicate fins.
Poecilia reticulata
Poeciliidae
Selective breeding in Asia; wild ancestors originate from northern South America.
Very peaceful; enjoys shoaling with other guppies. Best kept in harems to reduce male competition.
Feed high-quality guppy flakes or micro-pellets supplemented with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia to enhance coloration.
Livebearer – females give birth to free-swimming fry every few weeks.
Breeds easily. Females can deliver 20–40 fry every 4–6 weeks. Dense plants like Java moss help protect fry. Fry should be fed baby brine shrimp, micro-worms, or powdered flakes for fast growth.
pH 6.8–7.8 with moderate hardness. Stable water conditions are essential for bright coloration and fin health.
Susceptible to ich, fin rot, dropsy, and stress from poor water quality. Maintain proper filtration and avoid overcrowding.
Peaceful
Peaceful, active swimmers that thrive in groups. Males display their fins to attract females and show mild courtship behavior.
The HB Blue Guppy (Half Black Blue Guppy) is a popular and visually striking guppy strain defined by its deep black posterior half and brilliant blue tail and fins. This contrast creates a stunning display in aquariums, especially under bright LED lights. Selectively bred for intense coloration and stable genetics, the HB Blue is hardy, peaceful, and an excellent choice for both beginner and advanced aquarists. Its calm temperament and beautiful color patterns make it a standout in any aquarium.