The Metal Black Guppy is an attractive freshwater guppy known for its dark metallic coloration and active nature. It is a peaceful community fish suitable for planted and community aquariums.
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The Metal Black Guppy is an attractive freshwater guppy known for its dark metallic coloration and active nature. It is a peaceful community fish suitable for planted and community aquariums.
Small livebearer with a dark metallic black body and colorful flowing tail, especially prominent in males.
1.5–3 years
Omnivore
The Metal Black Guppy is a hardy and attractive choice for beginners and experienced aquarists looking for an active community fish with striking dark coloration.
Easy
10 gallons
6.8–8.0
Moderately hard to hard
22–28°C
2–2.5 inches
Other peaceful guppies, mollies, platies, small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and peaceful shrimp.
Large aggressive fish, fin-nipping species, predatory fish, and species that may eat guppy fry.
Poecilia reticulata
Poeciliidae
Domestic aquarium strain derived from Poecilia reticulata
Highly social and active; best kept in groups.
Feed high-quality guppy flakes or micro pellets supplemented with suitable frozen or live foods such as baby brine shrimp and daphnia. Feed small portions once or twice daily.
Livebearer
Guppies are livebearers. Females give birth to free-swimming fry after a gestation period of approximately 21–30 days. Dense plants or a breeding setup can help protect fry.
Maintain stable, clean, well-oxygenated freshwater with regular water changes.
Ich, fin rot, fungal infections, bacterial infections, and issues caused by poor water quality.
Peaceful
Peaceful, active, social, and best kept in groups. Males may occasionally display and compete with each other without serious aggression.
Metal Black Guppies are hardy, peaceful freshwater fish that are easy to care for and suitable for community aquariums. Males display attractive dark metallic coloration and are active swimmers. They breed readily under suitable aquarium conditions.