BLUE MOSCOW GUPPY
Poecilia reticulata “Blue Moscow”
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📍 BASIC INFO
Origin: Captive-bred variety – originally from South America
Adult Size: 1.5″–2.5″
Temperament: Peaceful / Active
Care Level: ⭐ Easy
Tank Level: Middle / Top
🍽 DIET
Omnivore
Accepts: Quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and spirulina-based foods
✔ COMPATIBILITY
Ideal for peaceful community aquariums with other small, non-aggressive fish. Avoid large, aggressive species and known fin-nippers. Keep females in greater numbers than males to reduce constant chasing.
💧 WATER PARAMETERS
pH: 7.0–8.2
Temperature: 72–80°F
GH: 8–20 dGH
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: <40 ppm
⭐ HIGHLIGHT
Famous for its intense metallic blue coloration, flowing fins, and active personality. Males display the richest color and make a striking addition to planted community aquariums.
📝 CARE NOTES
Prefers clean, stable, moderately hard water. This livebearing species breeds easily, so provide dense plants or hiding places if you want the fry to survive. Maintain good filtration with gentle-to-moderate water flow and feed a varied diet for the best coloration.
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Fish World Aquarium 🐟
Fish World Aquarium, 919 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245| Store Hours: Mon–Sun 11:00 AM–8:00 PM