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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 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 Half Black White Ribbon Guppy Fish
The Half Black White Ribbon Guppy Fish combines the dramatic two-tone appearance of the Half Black family with bright white finnage and elongated Ribbon-style fins. The darker body section creates a strong visual foundation, while the pale fins provide crisp contrast and extend into a more graceful, flowing silhouette.
This variety fits naturally within our
Half Black Guppy Collection
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where the signature dark body pattern appears with several different fin colors. The Half Black White Ribbon Guppy builds on the classic black-and-white presentation by adding extended finnage for extra movement and a more decorative profile.
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Half Black Body
Deep dark coloration creates dramatic contrast
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Bright White Finnage
Pale fins create a crisp monochrome display
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Ribbon Fin Trait
Elongated lower fins add a flowing silhouette
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Monochrome Contrast
Black and white create a clean visual balance
HIGHLIGHTS
Why You'll Love the Half Black White Ribbon Guppy Fish
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Deep Half Black coloration creates a dramatic backdrop for the bright white fins
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White finnage gives the fish a clean, high-contrast appearance without relying on complex multicolor patterning
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Ribbon-style lower fins add extra length and graceful movement beneath the body
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Combines the classic Half Black White color arrangement with a more decorative fin structure
HALF BLACK WHITE RIBBON VARIETY
What Makes the Half Black White Ribbon Guppy Fish Unique?
The defining character of the Half Black White Ribbon Guppy Fish comes from the interaction between its dark body, pale finnage, and elongated Ribbon-style fins. The Half Black section adds visual depth, while the white tail and fins create a sharp monochrome contrast. Extended lower finnage changes the overall silhouette, giving this variety a more flowing appearance than the standard Half Black White Guppy while preserving the same clean black-and-white color direction.
For the closest color comparison, explore the
Half Black White Guppy Fish
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which keeps the same dark-and-white appearance with a more traditional fin profile. You can also compare the
Half Black Blue Ribbon Fin Guppy Fish
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which keeps both the Half Black body and Ribbon fin trait while shifting the contrasting finnage toward cool blue tones.
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Every Half Black White Ribbon Guppy Fish Is Unique
Natural variation can occur between individual Half Black White Ribbon Guppies. Fish may differ in the depth and coverage of the Half Black area, brightness of the white finnage, Ribbon-fin length, tail shape, dorsal development, and the boundary between dark and lighter coloration. Age, genetics, aquarium lighting, shipping stress, and tank conditions can also influence how strongly these characteristics appear. Product photos should be viewed as a representation of the variety unless an individual fish is specifically offered for selection.
EXPLORE MORE
Explore More Fancy Guppy Fish
If you enjoy the clean black-and-white contrast and elongated finnage of the Half Black White Ribbon Guppy Fish, explore our
Fancy Guppy Fish collection
to discover more Half Black Guppies, Ribbon Fin varieties, solid-color Guppies, and colorful Fancy Guppy strains 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
72–82°F
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pH
6.8–7.8
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Ammonia
0 ppm
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Nitrite
0 ppm
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Nitrate
<20–40 ppm
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Tank Size
10+ Gallons
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Adult Size
Up to ~2 inches
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Lifespan
2–3 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.
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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.
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
💧 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, compatible small community fish,
and suitable aquarium snails. Compatibility can
vary depending on aquarium size, stocking,
individual behavior, and water conditions.
⚥ 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.
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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
I’m really happy with my guppies from Tropic Flow! This review is for the whole group, both the male and females. They’ve been so much fun to watch settle into their home, and now I have little babies swimming around, too! I’ve included photos of the group and the babies.
Kai has been incredibly responsive and helpful, and I’ve really appreciated the communication and support throughout the experience. Caring for these fish and watching their little family grow has been such a joy. Thank you, Kai and the Tropic Flow team!
So happy with these fish! Was a little hesitant about buying online, but was so worth it! These little fish came well packaged, healthy, and absolutely beautiful!
Overall very pleased with the guppies.
I was hoping to get green dragon guppies but they are more on the blue side.
Great quality. Look forward to buying more.
This was my first time ordering fish online and to be honest I was nervous about the shipping process. However, the fish were very well packaged and all of my fish survived and are healthy. The quality of the fish are also very high and they are the highlight of my aquarium. I will be ordering my fish from Tropicflow in the future.
Absolutely love their colors and even got a 6th. so a free one which was super nice of them. They are still doing great after a few weeks and look stunning when swimming
I was really hoping they would come alive. And thankfully thanks to there awesome packaging system the did. Yes we’re they a little bit skinny and skittish yes but they also spent some time in transit. Will totally but more fish from them in the future. (Sorry about the pictures they don’t do them Justice)
I've bought 4-5 additions to my tank from Tropicflow, these were packed and shipped in the best possible way, and better than any other seller. The fish looked exactly like the pictures, they are clearly in good health, and they adapted faster than any other addition to the tank I've ever gotten.