Guppy Fish
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Youβll 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
More colorful Β· Larger fins Β· Best for display
Female
Fuller body Β· Usually larger Β· Great for breeding/groups
Want both? Mix males & females in the same order.
The Metal Black Tail Guppy Fish creates its distinctive look through a dramatic contrast between a reflective silver-blue body and deep black finnage. Metallic tones across the front and mid-body can catch aquarium lighting with flashes of silver, steel blue, and darker undertones, while the broad black tail provides a bold visual finish behind the brighter body.
This variety fits naturally within our Premium Fancy Guppy Collection , where metallic, patterned, and distinctive Fancy Guppy varieties can be explored together. Rather than relying on a complex tail pattern, the Metal Black Tail uses the transition from shimmering body color to dark flowing finnage as its main visual characteristic.
The character of the Metal Black Tail Guppy Fish comes from how two very different finishes meet on the same fish. The body can display polished silver-blue reflections, while the caudal fin shifts abruptly into a much deeper black tone. This separation of metallic shine and dark finnage creates a clean two-part appearance. Instead of intricate Grass or Lace markings carrying the design, body sheen, color contrast, and the broad tail shape become the primary visual elements.
For another interpretation of a metallic body, compare the Metal Blue Grass Guppy Fish , which pairs metallic blue coloration with detailed Grass-patterned finnage. You can also explore the Metal Red Lace Guppy Fish and Metal Yellow Lace Guppy Fish to see how the metallic-body trait changes when combined with colorful Lace-pattern tails.
This is a Grower Pick variety, so the photos represent the general characteristics of the strain rather than the exact individual fish you will receive. Metallic intensity, silver or blue undertones, black coverage, tail shape, fin development, and body markings can naturally vary between individuals. Age, genetics, aquarium lighting, shipping stress, and tank conditions may also influence how strongly the metallic sheen and dark coloration appear.
If you like the contrast between metallic coloration and dark flowing finnage in the Metal Black Tail Guppy Fish, explore our Fancy Guppy Fish collection to discover more metallic Guppies, solid-color varieties, patterned strains, and Fancy Guppies with distinctive tail designs.
Everything you need to help your new Guppies settle in, stay healthy, and thrive in your aquarium.
Avoid chasing exact numbers with sudden water chemistry changes. A mature, cycled aquarium with stable parameters is generally safer than frequent rapid adjustments.
Provide a fully cycled, filtered aquarium with plenty of open swimming space. Live plants can provide cover, visual barriers, and a more natural environment.
Guppies are omnivores. Offer a varied diet rather than relying on only one food source.
Guppies are active social fish and generally do well with other peaceful community species when tank size and water requirements are compatible.
Clean, stable water is one of the most important parts of Guppy care. Test the aquarium regularly and perform appropriate routine maintenance.
Preparing the aquarium before delivery helps reduce unnecessary stress when your new fish arrives.
Make sure the aquarium is established and biologically cycled before adding new fish.
Check temperature, pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate before delivery day.
Confirm filtration is running properly and provide plants or other appropriate cover.
Be available around delivery whenever possible so the fish can be brought indoors and acclimated promptly.
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.
Maintain a stable temperature around 72β82Β°F and a pH around 6.8β7.8.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 6 reviews.
Super happy with my guppy order. Healthy fish, beautiful colors, and theyβve been doing great in my tank since day one.
This is my second order of these black metal beauties. Everyone arrived safe and sound.
The fish arrived live with only one exhibiting issues. They were cold despite the great packing. I was happy to see I was sent an extra fish so I wound up with 3males, 3females. Unfortunately one male died the same day, and another within a week. I take responsibility in that this is a bad time of year for shipping and I understand this. Our weather has been so up and down as temps go I took the chance. Anyway my remaining beautiful guppies are doing very well, and I am happy to have them. I would prefer they were sent through USPS as I can pick them up at the post office. Not sure how long they were on the UPS truck.
Very healthy. Active
So far so good! Amazingly beautiful
Two are alive other two are dead. The two alive very pretty
