{"product_id":"ice-blue-lace-guppy-poecilia-reticulata","title":"Ice Blue Lace Guppy (Home Bred PAIR 1M$1F)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese fish are bred and raised in our facility which makes them a great choice for customers looking to keep Guppies but they have harder water that they might not adapt to. These fish will be practically bullet proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a kaleidoscopic burst of life to your aquarium with the \u003cb\u003eFancy Guppy\u003c\/b\u003e. Perhaps the most recognizable and beloved freshwater fish in the world, Guppies are the ultimate choice for both first-time keepers and seasoned hobbyists. Available in a staggering array of colors, patterns, and tail shapes—from fiery reds and electric blues to intricate snakeskin and leopard patterns—there is a Guppy to suit every aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Stats \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Native to the warm, tropical waters of \u003cb\u003eSouth America\u003c\/b\u003e (specifically Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana) and the Caribbean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Males (1.5 inches), Females (2–2.5 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 2–3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare \u0026amp; Environment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuppies are famously hardy and adaptable, making them the \"gold standard\" for beginner-friendly fish. They are active, curious, and spend most of their time exploring the middle and upper layers of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e is recommended for a small group. Larger tanks are easier to maintain as Guppies are active and have a high reproductive rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate \u0026amp; Decor:\u003c\/b\u003e They look best against a dark substrate with a mix of \u003cb\u003elive plants\u003c\/b\u003e (like Java Fern or Anubias) and driftwood. Plants provide essential cover for females and hiding spots for fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 72°F to 82°F (22°C–28°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.8–7.8 (They prefer slightly alkaline, \"hard\" water).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–12 dGH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuppies are enthusiastic omnivores and will accept almost any food offered. To maintain their neon-bright colors and long, flowing fins, a varied diet is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaily Diet:\u003c\/b\u003e High-quality tropical flakes or micro-pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtein Boost:\u003c\/b\u003e Occasional treats of frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp, or daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVegetable Matter:\u003c\/b\u003e They will graze on algae within the tank and appreciate spirulina-enriched flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuppies are peaceful community fish and thrive alongside other non-aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal Partners:\u003c\/b\u003e Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Corydoras, Neon Tetras, and Dwarf Gouramis. They are also excellent companions for ornamental snails and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e To ensure a healthy environment, it is best to keep them in a ratio of \u003cb\u003eone male to every two or three females\u003c\/b\u003e. This prevents the males from overwhelming the females with constant attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/b\u003e Large, aggressive fish (like Oscars) or notorious fin-nippers (like Tiger Barbs) that may shred the males' delicate tails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuppies are known as \"Million Fish\" because of how easily and frequently they breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLivebearers:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike egg-layers, Guppies give birth to fully formed, free-swimming fry. A single female can produce a brood every 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFry Survival:\u003c\/b\u003e To keep the babies safe from adult fish, provide dense clumps of floating plants like \u003cb\u003eGuppy Grass, Hornwort, or Java Moss\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelective Breeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Because they breed so readily, many hobbyists enjoy the challenge of crossing different strains to create unique color patterns and tail shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e While Guppies are hardy, they are sensitive to sudden changes in water quality. Regular weekly water changes of 10–20% will keep their colors vivid and their immune systems strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40969228648512,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-14_38482109-b611-4d24-ae95-32b4fc31da8d.jpg?v=1790722908","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/ice-blue-lace-guppy-poecilia-reticulata","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}