Blue Green Mosco Guppy Overview

• Striking Appearance: Known for its vivid blue and green coloration, offering a unique and captivating look.
• Availability: Available in both males and females, making them versatile for aquarium setups.
• Metallic Sheen: Features a shimmering, jewel-like quality due to the iridescence of the blue and green tones.
• Behavior: Active, dynamic swimmers with a lively and engaging personality.

Male Blue Green Mosco Guppy

• Coloration: Deep, iridescent blue body transitioning into vibrant green tones, especially on fins and tail.
• Shimmering Effect: The combination of blue and green creates a reflective, jewel-like shimmer that changes with the light.
• Size: Typically smaller, measuring around 1.5 to 2 inches.
• Fins: Elaborate and flowing fins enhance the male’s visual appeal.
• Behavior: Highly active swimmers, often darting around the tank and displaying colors to attract females.
• Courtship: Known for engaging in courtship displays to impress females.

Female Blue Green Mosco Guppy

• Coloration: Softer and more subtle blend of blue and green hues compared to males.
• Size: Slightly larger and rounder body than males.
• Fins: Shorter fins compared to males, contributing to a more robust and graceful appearance.
• Role in the Tank: Provides contrast to the vibrant males, balancing the aesthetic of the aquarium.

Behavior and Compatibility

• Temperament: Peaceful and social, ideal for community tanks.
• Social Nature: Thrive in groups and are happiest when kept with other guppies or small, non-aggressive fish species.
• Lively Behavior: Active and constantly moving, bringing interest to the aquarium.
• Courtship Displays: Males engage in interesting courtship behaviors, which can be entertaining for aquarists to observe.

Tank Requirements

• Water Conditions: Hardy and adaptable to a range of environments.
  • Temperature: 72-82°F (22-28°C).
  • pH: 6.5-8.0.
  • Hardness: Moderate water hardness.
• Tank Setup: A well-planted tank with both open swimming areas and hiding spots.
• Water Quality: Regular water changes and good filtration are important for maintaining vibrant colors and overall health.

Diet

• Omnivorous: Requires a varied diet for optimal health and coloration.
• Feeding:
  • High-quality flake food and micro pellets.
  • Occasional live or frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia.
  • Feed in small amounts multiple times a day to replicate natural feeding habits.

Breeding

• Livebearers: Females give birth to live young.
• Breeding Frequency: Can breed relatively often in a well-maintained tank.
• Fry Protection: Provide plants or hiding spots to protect fry from adult fish.
• Color Inheritance: Offspring typically inherit the striking blue-green coloration of the parents.