The ice blue lace guppy is a vibrant freshwater fish known for its intricate, lace-like patterns and metallic blue coloring. Males display the most intricate patterns on their fins and tails, while females are larger with more subdued blue shades and less elaborate markings. These guppies are peaceful, active, and best kept in groups in a well-planted community tank.
Physical characteristics
Color: A shimmering metallic blue body with intricate, dark lace-like patterns on the fins and tail.
Males: Smaller, with brighter and more pronounced patterns on their fins and tails.
Females: Larger and rounder, with more subdued blue coloring and less elaborate patterns.
Size: Adults typically reach 1.5 to 2.5 inches (3.8 to 6.4 cm).
Temperament and care
Temperament: Peaceful, active, and social.
Tank mates: Best kept with other peaceful, similarly sized fish.
Tank setup: A well-planted tank with plenty of swimming space is ideal.
Diet: Omnivorous, they thrive on a balanced diet of high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional treats like brine shrimp or daphnia.
Other information
Hardiness: Considered hardy and easy to care for, making them suitable for beginners.
Reproduction: As a viviparous species, they give birth to live, fully-developed young.
Water parameters: Prefer temperatures between 74-78°F (23-26°C) and a pH of 6.8-7.5.
The ice blue lace guppy is a vibrant freshwater fish known for its intricate, lace-like patterns and metallic blue coloring. Males display the most intricate patterns on their fins and tails, while females are larger with more subdued blue shades and less elaborate markings. These guppies are peaceful, active, and best kept in groups in a well-planted community tank.
Physical characteristics
Color: A shimmering metallic blue body with intricate, dark lace-like patterns on the fins and tail.
Males: Smaller, with brighter and more pronounced patterns on their fins and tails.
Females: Larger and rounder, with more subdued blue coloring and less elaborate patterns.
Size: Adults typically reach 1.5 to 2.5 inches (3.8 to 6.4 cm).
Temperament and care
Temperament: Peaceful, active, and social.
Tank mates: Best kept with other peaceful, similarly sized fish.
Tank setup: A well-planted tank with plenty of swimming space is ideal.
Diet: Omnivorous, they thrive on a balanced diet of high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional treats like brine shrimp or daphnia.
Other information
Hardiness: Considered hardy and easy to care for, making them suitable for beginners.
Reproduction: As a viviparous species, they give birth to live, fully-developed young.
Water parameters: Prefer temperatures between 74-78°F (23-26°C) and a pH of 6.8-7.5.
