Large Blue Nebula Female Guppies

Ordered my first mail order of blue nebula guppies. Hopefully, they arrive safely. 

I think they will go well with my Turquoise male guppies. 

More about Blue nebula guppies here: 

Key Characteristics & Care

• Appearance: They exhibit a metallic, often "cobra skin" pattern on their bodies, with deep blue and purple tails. No two are exactly alike, often featuring a rainbow of colors including teal, green, and dark tones.
• Temperament & Hardiness: They are generally peaceful, making them excellent, active additions to community tanks.
• Water Requirements: They thrive in hard, alkaline water, with temperatures ranging from \(72-78^\circ F\) 
• Diet: They are omnivores that thrive on a varied diet, including flakes, frozen, and live foods like baby brine shrimp.

Breeding & Availability

• Breeding: Nebula Steels are known to breed true. Females, which are often sold separately, may not show the intense color of the males but are crucial for producing the strain. 

The Blue Nebula guppy (also known as the Nebula Steel guppy) is a prized freshwater aquarium strain famous for its striking, iridescent blue-metallic sheen and highly intricate tail patterns. It is highly sought after for both display tanks and selective breeding. @ trailscouncil.org +4

Standout Features

• Dazzling Coloration: Their bodies flash an intense, almost metallic neon-blue that shifts under aquarium lighting, accented by subtle hints of purple, black, and sometimes yellow.
• Intricate Tail Patterns: Males boast flowing tails that often display a galaxy, snakeskin, or mosaic pattern overlaid with bright iridescence.

Female Blue Nebula guppies typically grow to an adult size of 1.5 to 2.4 inches (approximately 4 to 6 cm) in length. They are generally larger, rounder, and less brightly colored than the males, and will often develop a dark "gravid spot" near their abdomen as they mature. [1, 2, 3]

Quick Facts:

• Length: 1.5 - 2.4 inches (4 - 6 cm)
• Appearance: Less colorful than males, deeper and broader bellies.
• Lifespan: 1.5 to 3 years with proper tank maintenance.