Half Black Rose Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) – Tank-Bred
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Overview
The Half Black Rose Guppy is a classic and elegant variety that pairs a deep black lower body with rich rose-red coloration across the upper body and flowing fins. This clean contrast creates a refined, high-end look that stands out in both planted and minimalist aquariums.
Tank-bred for consistency and durability, this variety is well-suited for a wide range of freshwater setups. Offered as a male and female pair, it provides both immediate visual appeal and the opportunity to develop a breeding colony with strong, recognizable traits.
What We Love About This Fish:
• Striking Half Black Contrast: Bold division between dark lower body and vibrant upper tones
• Rose-Red Coloration: Warm, saturated hues that stand out under aquarium lighting
• Tank-Bred Hardy Stock: Adaptable and beginner-friendly
• Breeding Potential: Includes both male and female for colony growth
Quick Care Guide:
• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Diet: Omnivore
• Shrimp Compatible: Yes, with caution (may eat shrimplets)
• Adult Size: 1.5 – 2 inches
• Average Purchase Size: 1 – 1.25 inches
• Social Behavior: Social, best in groups
• Activity Level: Active swimmer
• Tank Level: Top to mid-level
• Lifespan: 2 – 3 years
• Recommended Group Size: 3+ (or breeding colony)
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Recommended Tank Parameters:
• Temperature: 72° – 82° F (22° – 28° C)
• pH: 6.8 – 7.8
• KH: 8 – 12 dKH
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The original guppy (Poecilia reticulata) was first documented in northern South America, where it inhabits warm, slow-moving streams and ponds. The Half Black Rose variety has been selectively bred in captivity to achieve its distinctive coloration and pattern.
A thoughtfully planted aquarium enhances both the contrast and movement of this variety.
Plants: Java Moss, Hornwort, Water Sprite, Anubias, and floating plants like Frogbit
Hardscape: Driftwood and smooth stones to create structure without limiting swimming space
Botanicals: Indian Almond Leaves or alder cones to support natural water conditions and microfauna
A mix of open swimming space and planted cover allows these guppies to display their full coloration while providing refuge for fry.
Omnivorous. Feed a high-quality flake or micro pellet as a staple. Supplement with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia to enhance coloration and overall health. Occasional plant-based foods like spirulina flakes or blanched vegetables can be included for balance.
Half Black Rose Guppies are peaceful and ideal for community aquariums. Suitable tank mates include small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and other livebearers.
Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species that may damage their fins.
Generally safe with adult shrimp, but may consume shrimp fry. Provide dense plant cover to improve fry survival.
This livebearing species reproduces readily in home aquariums. Females can give birth to free-swimming fry approximately every 3–4 weeks under stable conditions.
Dense plant cover or breeding mops are recommended to protect fry.
Are Half Black Rose Guppies good for beginners?
Yes, they are hardy and easy to care for.
Do they need to be kept in groups?
Yes, they are social and do best in groups or colonies.
Can they live with shrimp?
Yes, but they may eat shrimp fry.
How often do they breed?
Approximately every 3–4 weeks under ideal conditions.
Do they require a heater?
Yes, stable tropical temperatures are recommended.
What do they eat?
They eat flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods.
Are they aggressive?
No, they are peaceful community fish.
Do males and females look different?
Yes, males are more colorful and have larger fins.
How can I improve their coloration?
Provide a varied diet and maintain stable water conditions.
Are they suitable for nano tanks?
Yes, they do well in smaller aquariums with proper care.
For the safety of our animals, we only ship live fish, crabs, and select other inverts exclusively via UPS 1 Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS 1 Day Air as a shipping option during checkout. If other items are in your cart that can ship with 2 day or standard shipping options the only shipping method you can still select is UPS 1 Day Air.
UPS 1 Day is a description of the duration of time a shipment will spend in transit once it has been shipped. This does not guarantee the package will be shipped the same or next day from which the order was placed.
Shipping Schedule for this service
Current Handling Time:
1-9 business days
Here at Aquatic Arts, we consider the welfare of the live animals we are shipping to be of the foremost importance. This process is much more involved than simply creating a shipping label and affixing it to a box. Depending on the order, it takes from 4 to 7 people to complete this process properly. We check the weather conditions here where they fly out of the Indianapolis UPS facility and the destination for each shipment. We start early each morning and go through a multi-step process to have the day's shipments prepared in time for the UPS pickup. The volume of orders in our system also affects the processing time. Therefore our stated handling time is 1-9 business days.
Shipping Rate
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