The Half Black Jade Head Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a stunning and unique guppy variety, featuring a deep black lower body contrasted by an iridescent jade-green head and metallic shimmer.
This elegant and active livebearer is a favorite among guppy enthusiasts, adding vibrant color and graceful movement to freshwater aquariums.
As a hardy and adaptable fish, the Half Black Jade Head Guppy thrives in planted community aquariums with stable water conditions and peaceful tank mates.
Males exhibit more intense coloration and elaborate fin patterns, while females are slightly larger with a more subtle appearance.
Jade Head guppies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to free-swimming fry, making them an ideal choice for breeding enthusiasts.
Key Features:
•Unique Half Black & Jade Head Coloration: Deep black lower body with an iridescent green head.
•Hardy & Easy to Care For: Great for beginners and experienced aquarists.
•Active & Social: Best kept in groups for natural schooling behavior.
•Peaceful Community Fish: Compatible with tetras, mollies, rasboras, and other small species.
•Livebearer & Easy to Breed: Produces live fry, making them ideal for breeding projects.
Care Instructions:
•Tank Size: Minimum 40L+ for a small group.
•Water Temperature:22-28°C (72-82°F).
•pH Level:6.8-7.8 (slightly acidic to neutral water preferred).
•Diet: Omnivorous – thrives on high-quality guppy flakes, micro pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter.
•Tank Mates: Best with small, peaceful fish such as tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and other livebearers.