Guppy Male Black Lyretail
The Black Lyretail Guppy is a striking freshwater livebearer admired for its dramatic lyre-shaped tail and deep black coloration. Native to parts of South America, this guppy is a popular choice for community aquariums due to its vibrant appearance, active swimming behaviour, and ease of care. Males display elongated, flowing caudal fins with a distinct lyre shape, while females are larger, slightly less colorful, and carry young in their gravid spot. With proper water conditions and a well-balanced diet, Black Lyretail Guppies exhibit strong colour saturation and lively schooling behaviour, making them a standout addition to planted aquariums.
Features of Black Lyretail Guppy
⢠Scientific name: Poecilia reticulata
⢠Common name: Black Lyretail Guppy
⢠Origin: South America
⢠Adult size: 3â5 cm
⢠Temperament: Peaceful and active
⢠Lifespan: 2â3 years
⢠Water temperature: 22â28 °C
⢠pH range: 7.0â8.0
⢠Diet: Omnivorous
The Best Aquarium Size for Guppies:
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The Best Mix of Guppy Males and Females:
- Guppies should be kept in trios : 2-3 females to each male.
- You can also setup a males-only or females-only guppy tank.
Feeding :
Guppies accept a high variety of food. However, they should be given a diet with high vegetable content, so good mixture of foods is ideal. You can give them vegie flakes, spirulina tabs, frozen food and live food. Check out our Top Rated Natural Fish Foods.
Guppy Male Assorted Tank Guide:
Heater :
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Light :
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Substrate :
Plants for Guppies:
- Java moss: a low-light plant that doesnât require too much care, java moss grows easily and constantly once it attaches itself to the substrate;
- Amazon sword plant: its wide and long leaves are great if you want to hide aquarium equipment, plus it offers cover for fry or expectant guppies;
- Rotala Rotundifolia: If you want something more special, this plant has interesting leaves that can become reddish if the plant receives enough light; a compact and bushy plant thatâs relatively undemanding;
- Cryptocoryne Wendtii: a slow-growing plant that doesnât require much in the way of maintenance.
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Description
The Black Lyretail Guppy is a striking freshwater livebearer admired for its dramatic lyre-shaped tail and deep black coloration. Native to parts of South America, this guppy is a popular choice for community aquariums due to its vibrant appearance, active swimming behaviour, and ease of care. Males display elongated, flowing caudal fins with a distinct lyre shape, while females are larger, slightly less colorful, and carry young in their gravid spot. With proper water conditions and a well-balanced diet, Black Lyretail Guppies exhibit strong colour saturation and lively schooling behaviour, making them a standout addition to planted aquariums.
Features of Black Lyretail Guppy
⢠Scientific name: Poecilia reticulata
⢠Common name: Black Lyretail Guppy
⢠Origin: South America
⢠Adult size: 3â5 cm
⢠Temperament: Peaceful and active
⢠Lifespan: 2â3 years
⢠Water temperature: 22â28 °C
⢠pH range: 7.0â8.0
⢠Diet: Omnivorous
The Best Aquarium Size for Guppies:
After an Aquarium for your fish? Browse our Aquarium Tank Selection here.
The Best Mix of Guppy Males and Females:
- Guppies should be kept in trios : 2-3 females to each male.
- You can also setup a males-only or females-only guppy tank.
Feeding :
Guppies accept a high variety of food. However, they should be given a diet with high vegetable content, so good mixture of foods is ideal. You can give them vegie flakes, spirulina tabs, frozen food and live food. Check out our Top Rated Natural Fish Foods.
Guppy Male Assorted Tank Guide:
Heater :
Looking for a Heater for your fish? Check all available Tank Heater here.
Light :
Need An Aquarium Light for your tank? Browse our Fish Tank Aquarium Lighting
Substrate :
Plants for Guppies:
- Java moss: a low-light plant that doesnât require too much care, java moss grows easily and constantly once it attaches itself to the substrate;
- Amazon sword plant: its wide and long leaves are great if you want to hide aquarium equipment, plus it offers cover for fry or expectant guppies;
- Rotala Rotundifolia: If you want something more special, this plant has interesting leaves that can become reddish if the plant receives enough light; a compact and bushy plant thatâs relatively undemanding;
- Cryptocoryne Wendtii: a slow-growing plant that doesnât require much in the way of maintenance.
