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Metal Red Lace Guppy Fish
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What Guppy Will I Receive?
What Guppy Will I Receive?
You’ll 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.
♂ Male vs ♀ Female — Which Should I Choose?
♂ Male vs ♀ Female — Which Should I Choose?
Male
More colorful · Larger fins · Best for display
Female
Fuller body · Usually larger · Great for breeding/groups
Want both? Mix males & females in the same order.
ABOUT THIS GUPPY
About the Snakeskin Metal Blue Tail Guppy Fish
The Snakeskin Metal Blue Tail Guppy Fish is a distinctive fancy guppy combining intricate Snakeskin-style patterning with metallic-looking body tones and vivid blue finnage. Fine markings create visual texture across the fish, while the blue tail provides a colorful focal point that becomes especially noticeable as the Guppy moves through the aquarium.
As part of our Premium Fancy Guppy Collection , this variety is an excellent example of a heavily patterned Guppy where body detail, metallic appearance, and colorful finnage work together rather than relying on a single solid color.
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Snakeskin Pattern
Fine intricate markings
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Blue Tail
Vivid cool-toned finnage
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Metallic Detail
Shimmering body highlights
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High Contrast
Beautiful against greenery
HIGHLIGHTS
Why You'll Love the Snakeskin Metal Blue Tail Guppy
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Intricate Snakeskin-style markings create detailed body patterning
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Metallic-looking body tones add shimmer and visual depth
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Blue tail coloration creates a vivid focal point while swimming
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Patterned body and blue finnage contrast beautifully with aquatic plants
SNAKESKIN BLUE VARIETY
What Makes the Snakeskin Metal Blue Tail Guppy Unique?
The Snakeskin Metal Blue Tail Guppy gets its distinctive appearance from the interaction of three visual traits. Fine Snakeskin-style markings create texture across the body, metallic-looking highlights add reflective depth, and the contrasting blue tail draws attention toward the finnage. Together, these characteristics produce a more intricate appearance than a simple solid-blue Guppy while preserving a strong blue focal point.
To explore another expression of Snakeskin patterning, compare this variety with our Green Dragon Snakeskin Guppy Fish or the Gold Lace Snakeskin Guppy Fish . For another metallic blue appearance, explore the Metal Blue Grass Guppy Fish .
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Every Snakeskin Metal Blue Tail Guppy Is Unique
Blue intensity, Snakeskin pattern density, body markings, metallic appearance, tail coloration, and fin pattern may naturally vary between individual fish. Age, genetics, aquarium lighting, shipping stress, and tank conditions can also influence how each Guppy's colors and patterns appear.
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Explore More Fancy Guppy Fish
Looking for another pattern, color, or fin style? Browse our complete Fancy Guppy Fish collection to discover Snakeskin Guppies, Blue Guppies, Dragon Guppies, Lace Guppies, Dumbo Guppies, and other colorful male and female Guppies for your freshwater aquarium.
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Guppy Care GuideCOMPLETE CARE GUIDE
Guppy Fish Care Guide
Everything you need to help your new Guppies settle in, stay healthy, and thrive in your aquarium.
Care LevelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Tank Size10+ Gallons
DietOmnivore
AT A GLANCE
Recommended Water Parameters
Temperature72–82°F
pH6.8–7.8
Ammonia0 ppm
Nitrite0 ppm
Nitrate<20–40 ppm
Tank Size10+ Gallons
Adult SizeUp to ~2 inches
Lifespan2–3 Years
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.
DAILY CARE
Creating a Healthy Guppy Aquarium
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
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
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
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
BEFORE DELIVERY
Prepare Before Your Guppy Arrives
Preparing the aquarium before delivery helps reduce unnecessary stress when your new fish arrives.
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Cycle the Aquarium
Make sure the aquarium is established and biologically cycled before adding new fish.
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Test the Water
Check temperature, pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate before delivery day.
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Prepare the Tank
Confirm filtration is running properly and provide plants or other appropriate cover.
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Plan for Acclimation
Be available around delivery whenever possible so the fish can be brought indoors and acclimated promptly.
MALE OR FEMALE?
Understanding Guppy Sex Differences
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
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
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.
DETAILED GUIDE
More Guppy Care Information
Water Parameters & Aquarium Maintenance
Maintain a stable temperature around 72–82°F and a pH around 6.8–7.8.
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.
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.
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 catfish, compatible small community fish, and suitable aquarium snails such as Nerite snails. Compatibility can vary depending on aquarium size, stocking, individual behavior, and water conditions.
Adult Neocaridina shrimp may also be an option in a planted tank, but guppies can eat shrimplets. Dense plant cover provides hiding places without guaranteeing their survival.
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.
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.
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.
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
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 22 reviews.
Bought these for my guppy breeding tank and I’m very happy with the quality. The males have nice snakeskin markings and the females came in healthy.
They were a little stressed after shipping, so I kept them in quarantine for two days. Now they’re active, eating well, and showing really strong gold color.
Put a group in my outdoor patio pond and they settled in fast. The golden males are easy to spot even from a few feet away.
I’ve kept guppies for a few years and these are some of the prettiest I’ve owned. Nice body shape, beautiful lace tails, and very active.
They arrived a little pale from shipping, but the golden color came back quickly. Very happy with them.
All arrived healthy and the gold color got even brighter after one day. Really pretty fish! Will be back for another order!
Absolutely gorgeous guppies. Bright gold body with a really clean snakeskin pattern. Thank you!!!
The golden color is beautiful in person. The lace pattern on the tail really stands out under my tank light.
I was looking for something different and these were perfect. The golden snakeskin pattern is gorgeous. Thank you Tropic Flow
All arrived alive and healthy. The golden color and snakeskin tails make these fish stand out from everything else in my tank.
Really impressed with the size and quality. They look much nicer than the guppies at my local pet store.
One guppy was laying at the bottom at first but recovered after a few hours. The rest arrived perfect.
I just love this little fish!
They arrive healthy and they sent me one extra Guppy thank you
Ordered for breeding, but now I just admire them all day. Great genetics and shipping was on point.
Received pair in good health. In fact, the female was so healthy, she gave me a dozen beautiful babies. Very happy with this purchase and will visit Tropicflow again.
Added these laces guppies to my planted 20 gallon and they look amazing against the green plants. The gold color really pops under the light.
Nice fishy, will place another order!!!
hey looked faded right out of the bag, probably from shipping stress. After acclimation the gold color really started showing.
I’m hooked! LOVE these fish!
One fish arrived DOA, but the rest are healthy and beautiful. The surviving males have amazing gold color.
I was disappointed that i only received one male and four females.
