๐ฆ Live Fish Shipping from $25 ยท Professionally packed for safe arrival
What Guppy Will I Receive?
Youโll receive a healthy, active guppy matching the strain and gender selected above.
Each fish is individually checked before packing. Because every guppy is unique, natural variations in color, pattern, fin shape and markings are expected.
โ Male vs โ Female โ Which Should I Choose?
Male More colorful ยท Larger fins ยท Best for display
Female Fuller body ยท Usually larger ยท Great for breeding/groups
Want both? Mix males & females in the same order.
ABOUT THIS GUPPY
About the Half Black Blue Ribbon Fin Guppy Fish
The Half Black Blue Ribbon Fin Guppy Fish is a distinctive fancy guppy combining contrasting dark Half Black coloration with beautiful blue tones and elegant Ribbon fin traits. The contrast between the darker body and colorful finnage gives this variety a bold appearance, while the elongated fins add graceful movement in the aquarium.
As part of our Premium Blue Guppy Collection , this variety offers a darker expression of the blue Guppy look, combining strong color contrast with decorative Ribbon-style finnage.
๐ Blue Color Beautiful cool blue tones
๐ค Half Black Bold dark contrast
๐ Ribbon Fin Elegant elongated finnage
๐ฟ Display Fish Striking planted-tank contrast
HIGHLIGHTS
Why You'll Love the Half Black Blue Ribbon Fin Guppy
โ Striking contrast between dark Half Black and blue coloration
โ Ribbon fin traits create a more elegant, elongated appearance
โ Blue finnage adds color and movement to the aquarium
โ Dark and blue tones stand out beautifully against aquatic plants
HALF BLACK RIBBON VARIETY
What Makes the Half Black Blue Ribbon Fin Guppy Unique?
The Half Black Blue Ribbon Fin Guppy combines three visual characteristics in one Fancy Guppy: a darker Half Black body, contrasting blue coloration, and the elongated finnage associated with the Ribbon trait. Compared with solid-blue varieties, the darker body creates stronger contrast and helps draw attention toward the blue fins as the fish moves through the aquarium.
Blue intensity, dark body coverage, fin coloration, markings, and Ribbon fin development may naturally vary between individual fish. Age, genetics, aquarium lighting, shipping stress, and tank conditions can also influence how each Guppy's colors and finnage appear.
EXPLORE MORE
Explore More Fancy Guppy Fish
Looking for another color, pattern, or fin style? Browse our complete Fancy Guppy Fish collection to discover Blue Guppies, Solid Color Guppies, Dragon Guppies, Dumbo Guppies, patterned varieties, and other colorful male and female Guppies for your freshwater aquarium.
Everything you need to help your new Guppies
settle in, stay healthy, and thrive in your aquarium.
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Care Level
Easy
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Temperament
Peaceful
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Tank Size
10+ Gallons
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Diet
Omnivore
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AT A GLANCE
Recommended Water Parameters
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Temperature
72โ82ยฐF
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pH
6.8โ7.8
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Ammonia
0 ppm
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Nitrite
0 ppm
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Nitrate
<20โ40 ppm
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Tank Size
10+ Gallons
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Adult Size
Up to ~2 inches
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Lifespan
2โ3 Years
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Stability matters most.
Avoid chasing exact numbers with sudden water
chemistry changes. A mature, cycled aquarium with
stable parameters is generally safer than frequent
rapid adjustments.
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DAILY CARE
Creating a Healthy Guppy Aquarium
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Ideal Tank Setup
Provide a fully cycled, filtered aquarium with
plenty of open swimming space. Live plants can
provide cover, visual barriers, and a more natural
environment.
Fully cycled aquarium
Reliable filtration
Open swimming space
Live plants recommended
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Feeding & Diet
Guppies are omnivores. Offer a varied diet rather
than relying on only one food source.
Quality micro pellets
High-quality flakes
Brine shrimp
Daphnia and other suitable foods
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Social Behavior
Guppies are active social fish and generally do
well with other peaceful community species when
tank size and water requirements are compatible.
Active swimmers
Peaceful community fish
Enjoy group environments
Avoid aggressive tank mates
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Water Quality
Clean, stable water is one of the most important
parts of Guppy care. Test the aquarium regularly
and perform appropriate routine maintenance.
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0 ppm
Monitor nitrate
Perform regular water changes
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BEFORE DELIVERY
Prepare Before Your Guppy Arrives
Preparing the aquarium before delivery helps reduce
unnecessary stress when your new fish arrives.
1
Cycle the Aquarium
Make sure the aquarium is established and
biologically cycled before adding new fish.
2
Test the Water
Check temperature, pH, ammonia, nitrite,
and nitrate before delivery day.
3
Prepare the Tank
Confirm filtration is running properly and
provide plants or other appropriate cover.
4
Plan for Acclimation
Be available around delivery whenever possible
so the fish can be brought indoors and
acclimated promptly.
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MALE OR FEMALE?
Understanding Guppy Sex Differences
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Male Guppy
Typically brighter and more colorful
Usually develops longer decorative fins
Generally has a slimmer body profile
Popular for colorful display aquariums
GREAT FOR:
COLOR & DISPLAY
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Female Guppy
Usually larger and fuller-bodied
Typically develops shorter fins
Color may be more subtle than males
Often selected for groups and breeding
GREAT FOR:
GROUPS & BREEDING
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Important:
Male Guppies may frequently pursue females.
If keeping males and females together, provide
adequate space, plant cover, and an appropriate
group structure. Guppies are livebearers and can
reproduce readily in suitable conditions.
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DETAILED GUIDE
More Guppy Care Information
๐ง Water Parameters & Aquarium Maintenance
Maintain a stable temperature around
72โ82ยฐF
and a pH around
6.8โ7.8.
Ammonia and nitrite should remain at
0 ppm. Monitor nitrate and
perform routine water changes appropriate for
your aquarium's stocking level and filtration.
Avoid making large, sudden adjustments to
temperature or water chemistry. Stable conditions
are especially important for newly introduced fish.
๐ฝ๏ธ What & How Often Should I Feed My Guppies?
Feed small portions of high-quality foods that
your Guppies can consume within a short period.
Avoid allowing large amounts of uneaten food to
accumulate in the aquarium.
A varied diet may include quality micro pellets,
flakes, brine shrimp, daphnia, and other
appropriately sized foods.
๐ Guppy Tank Mates
Guppies generally work best with peaceful,
appropriately sized community fish that have
compatible water requirements.
Potential tank mates may include peaceful
Corydoras, compatible small community fish,
and suitable aquarium snails. Compatibility can
vary depending on aquarium size, stocking,
individual behavior, and water conditions.
โฅ Keeping Male & Female Guppies Together
Guppies are livebearers and can reproduce readily.
Male Guppies may frequently pursue females, so
mixed-sex groups require adequate space, cover,
and thoughtful group management.
If you do not want fry, consider keeping a
same-sex group instead of intentionally mixing
males and females.
๐ฆ How to Acclimate a Newly Arrived Guppy
Bring the shipment indoors promptly after
delivery. Keep aquarium lighting low and avoid
unnecessary handling while the fish is adjusting.
Gradually acclimate the fish to the aquarium's
temperature and water conditions. Avoid sudden
changes in temperature or chemistry.
Once introduced, allow the fish time to settle
before feeding heavily or disturbing the aquarium.
โค๏ธ What Is Normal After Shipping?
Newly shipped Guppies can temporarily appear
pale, less active, or stressed after transit.
Color and activity may improve as the fish
adjusts to stable aquarium conditions.
Observe new arrivals carefully. If you notice
persistent abnormal behavior or other concerns,
check water parameters and document the fish
and aquarium conditions.
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Every Aquarium & Every Fish Is Different
These care recommendations are general guidelines.
Aquarium size, stocking level, filtration, genetics,
age, individual behavior, and local water chemistry
can affect the needs of your fish.
Customer Review
Fishy Surprise
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 36 reviews.
Really nice quality guppies. The colors became much stronger after a few days in my planted tank.
For close to two decades I've been getting "show quality Guppies" from three different IFGA breeders; truly the best of the best in the country. SO, what I'm about to say feels like blasphemy; but the Half Black Blue Delta Tail Guppies I just purchased are really nice. I'm curious to see what size they grow to, but otherwise I give these Guppies a 9 on a 10 scale.
I highly recommend TropicFlow not only for its livestock products, but also for its exceptional customer service, which is one of the best in the industry for fish hobbyists. 5 stars all around!
Jack/Illinois