Fancy Guppies

Fancy guppies are a type of Guppy fish that are selectively bred to produce Colorful varieties with fancy tails and elaborate fins. Some of the most common Fancy Guppy Breeds include Swordtails, Deltas, Fantails, Grass Tails, Double Sword Tails, Double Tail, Lace Tail, and Cobra Tail Guppies. Male guppies are typically much smaller than females. Also, Male Fancy guppies have larger and more colorful tails than female Fancy Guppies.

Fancy guppies come in a wide range of colors and patterns. Breeders have developed numerous color variations and patterns. Most Fancy guppies have elaborate fins and are very social. They thrive best in temperatures between 72°F to 80°F with a pH level of 7 to 8. Water quality is crucial for maintaining them. They need high-quality food that has a combination of protein and spirulina to maintain their vibrant colors and long tails. A group of 10 to 15 Fancy guppies needs at least 10 Gallons of water.

Fancy Guppy:

Double Tail Fancy Guppies:

The double-tail fancy guppy, also known as the twin-tail guppy, is a specific variety of fancy guppy that has a split or double tail. This unique characteristic sets them apart from other normal guppy.

Grass Tail Fancy Guppies:

The grass-tail guppy is one most common members of the Fancy Guppy variety. They are known for their large fins and tails which look like blades of grass.

The male blue grass guppy has larger tails than the female ones and they often look colorful.

Fantail Fancy Guppy:

Fantails fancy guppies have large fins and fan-shaped tails that spread out like a fan and are the most sought-after fancy guppies for their beautiful colors and various patterns.

Yellow pattern fantail fancy guppy.

Halfmoon Tail Fancy Guppy:

Halfmoon tails guppies boast tails that form a perfect semicircle like a halfmoon when fully extended. Their vibrant colors and patterns make them truly outstanding.

Blue Half Moon Tail Guppy:

Delta guppies:

Delta guppies refer to a specific tail type in guppies which is triangular. Delta fancy guppies have tails that have sharp angles and the appearance of a triangle when the tail is fully spread.

Delta guppies, like other fancy guppy varieties, come in a wide range of colors and patterns. Guppy enthusiasts often like them for their vibrant and diverse coloration.

Dumbo Ear Guppies:

“Dumbo Ear” guppies also known as “Elephant Ear” guppies have enlarged pectoral fins, resembling the ears of an elephant.

The large-sized pectoral fins are located on the sides of the fish and are significantly larger than those of regular guppies. Like other fancy guppies, Dumbo Ear guppies come in a wide range of colors and patterns.

Cobra Guppies:

Cobra guppies are a specific variety of fancy guppies that are known for their color patterns that resemble a cobra snake.

These guppies are selectively bred to exhibit vibrant and contrasting colors along their bodies and fins.

Metallic Guppies:

Metallic Guppies exhibit bright and shiny metallic-like colors, which add to the appeal of this popular fancy guppy variety.

Metallic guppies have scales that reflect light and give them a shiny or metallic appearance. The reflective quality of this fancy gives a bright look.