- Sku: FW1-F9420
- Vendor: Squeaky's Aquatics
Navy Blue Cobra Guppy - Male (Poecilia reticulata)
The Navy Blue Cobra Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) pairs a deep midnight-blue delta tail with silvery cobra snakeskin patterning across the body, one of the sharpest looking guppy strains we carry. These are male fancy guppies: hardy, peaceful, always in motion, and about as beginner friendly as tropical fish get. Browse the rest of our freshwater livestock for tank mates.
Care Guide
- Tank size: 10 gallons or more for a small group. Guppies are active but tiny, so a planted nano tank suits them perfectly.
- Water: 72 to 82°F, pH 7.0 to 8.2. Guppies prefer hard, alkaline water, which makes them a great match for Georgia tap water.
- Keep them in groups: males kept together spread their displays across the group. Three or more males looks spectacular with no fry to manage.
- Feeding: unfussy omnivores. A quality small-pellet or flake staple with occasional frozen baby brine shrimp keeps colors vivid.
- Easy keeping: cycled tank, gentle filtration, weekly water changes. That is genuinely the whole recipe.
Specifications
| Common Name | Navy Blue Cobra Guppy, male |
| Scientific Name | Poecilia reticulata |
| Max Size | About 2 inches |
| Care Level | Beginner |
| Temperament | Peaceful, active |
| Minimum Tank Size | 10 gallons |
| Temperature | 72 to 82°F |
| pH | 7.0 to 8.2, prefers hard water |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Origin | Captive bred fancy strain, species native to South America |
| Pickup | In-store pickup only, no shipping on live fish |
Compatibility
Guppies get along with practically any peaceful community fish. Mix them with other livebearers like the Metal Head Green Guppy, Royal Blue Endler, or Green Lantern Platy, plus small tetras, rasboras, and corydoras. Avoid fin nippers like tiger barbs and anything big enough to see a guppy tail as a snack. Skip female guppies unless you want a colony, since livebearers multiply fast.
Recommended Foods & Supplies
- Hikari Fancy Guppy, a micro pellet formulated specifically for guppy color and growth
FAQ
Are these males or females?
These are males, selected for the navy blue cobra pattern. Males carry the big colorful tails and do all the displaying.
Can I keep just males?
Yes, and it is the easiest way to enjoy fancy guppies. A group of males displays constantly and you never wake up to surprise fry.
Will they breed true?
If you add females of the same strain, most offspring resemble the parents, though guppy genetics always throw some variety. Mixed-strain pairings produce mixed results.
How many should I get?
Three or more. Guppies are social, and a trio spreads any chasing so no single fish gets worn out.
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Navy Blue Cobra Guppy - Male (Poecilia reticulata)
