Blue Grass Guppy (Poecilia reticulata), BREDBY: Aquatic Arts
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The Blue Grass Guppy is a striking and graceful addition to any aquarium, showcasing a shimmering blue body with intricate, grass-like patterning on its tail. Bred in-house at Aquatic Arts, these guppies are a testament to high-quality selective breeding, offering not only vibrant beauty but also adaptability and resilience. Available as pairs (1 male, 1 female), trios (1 male, 2 females), or individual sexes, these guppies are perfect for hobbyists of all levels.
Description:
The Blue Grass Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is renowned for its vibrant blue coloration and delicately patterned tail. Its peaceful demeanor and energetic swimming make it a popular choice for aquascaped tanks, community setups, or breeding projects. These guppies are highly adaptable, thriving in a variety of water conditions and making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced aquarists.
When kept in groups, these guppies display fascinating social behaviors, adding life and activity to any tank.
What We Like About This Fish:
• Graceful Blue Pattern: Intricate tail design and shimmering blue body create a striking visual.
• Hardy and Adaptable: Thrives in various water conditions and tank setups.
• Active and Peaceful: A lively yet harmonious addition to community tanks.
• Great for Breeding: Perfect for aquarists interested in selective breeding projects.
Aquascaping:
Blue Grass Guppies thrive in aquariums with plenty of plants and open swimming spaces. Recommended plants include:
• Java Moss: Provides cover and a safe space for fry.
• Hornwort: Perfect for background planting and adding vertical interest.
• Anubias and Amazon Swords: Low-maintenance plants that enhance the aquarium’s aesthetics.
• Floating Plants (Duckweed, Frogbit): Offer shade and additional cover, creating a natural look.
Not Shrimp Safe:
These guppies are generally peaceful and compatible with larger shrimp species. However, smaller shrimp or fry may be seen as food. Adding hiding spots with dense plants or decorations can promote harmony.
Diet:
Blue Grass Guppies are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet:
- Staple Diet: High-quality flake food or micro pellets.
- Treats: Live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.
- Vegetables: Occasional blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
A varied diet helps maintain vibrant coloration and optimal health.
Botanicals:
Incorporating botanicals such as Indian Almond Leaves, Catappa Bark, and Alder Cones enhances the tank environment for Blue Grass Guppies. These botanicals release tannins and humic substances, supporting natural health and vibrant coloration while mimicking their native habitat.
Recommended Tank Parameters:
• Temperature: 72° - 82°F (22° - 28°C)
• pH: 6.8 - 7.8
• KH: 8 - 12 dKH
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Care Guidelines:
• Diet: Omnivorous. Will easily accept high-quality dry and frozen foods.
• Social Behavior: Peaceful and best kept in groups.
• Origin: Bred by Aquatic Arts.
• Average Adult Size: 1.5 - 2 inches (3.8 - 5 cm)
• Average Purchase Size: 1 - 1.5 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm)
Live Arrival Guarantee:
All Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support! If there are any issues, contact us at Info@aquaticarts.com within 2 hours of delivery, and we’ll make it right.
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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
Pricing is by size of package needed to fill entire order and distance it must travel. It will be calculated at checkout.
