{"product_id":"blue-grass-female-guppy-poecilia-reticulata","title":"Blue Grass Female Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Grass Female Guppy (\u003ci\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/i\u003e) is a prized, selectively bred livebearing fish known for producing offspring with immaculate, glowing blue coloration patterns. While females exhibit more subtle, elegant body tones compared to their brilliantly colored male counterparts, they are vital for maintaining a healthy, breeding lineage and add a peaceful, active dynamic to community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/i\u003e \"Blue Grass Female\" features a streamlined body, clear or subtly tinted fins, and a robust constitution suited for community setups. As hardy livebearers, they are exceptionally well-suited for beginner hobbyists looking to step into managing a thriving freshwater ecosystem. They adapt seamlessly to standard tropical water parameters and peaceful community tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Grass Guppy (Female), Fancy Livebearer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful, Active\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy (Ideal for Beginners)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 to 2.5 inches (5 to 6 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnivore (Flakes, micro-pellets, frozen foods)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 72°F–78°F (22°C–26°C) | pH: 7.0–8.0 | KH: 8–12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Tank Setup \u0026amp; Social Dynamics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuppies are energetic surface-to-midwater swimmers that thrive best in groups. For beginners, a minimum aquarium size of 10 to 20 gallons is recommended. When keeping mixed-gender groups, it is standard practice to maintain a ratio of at least two females to every one male. This ensures female guppies experience reduced stress from active males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Feeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs enthusiastic omnivores, Blue Grass females accept high-quality tropical flake foods, micro-pellets, and supplemental treats like brine shrimp or daphnia. Feeding small portions twice daily ensures optimal health, steady growth, and robust physical condition for reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Breeding \u0026amp; Livebearing Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuppies are prolific livebearers, meaning females give birth to fully formed, free-swimming fry rather than laying eggs. Gestation lasts roughly 21 to 30 days. To maximize fry survival in a community tank, integrate dense live plants such as Java Moss or floating vegetation to provide safe natural hiding spots from adult fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guppy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57210762199380,"sku":"21313","price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/POEC.RET.BLUEGRASSFEMALEM.png?v=1789833295","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/blue-grass-female-guppy-poecilia-reticulata","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}