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Female Moscow Black Guppies with dark Moscow-strain colouration, suited to mature planted community aquariums when stock is available.
Poecilia reticulata
Female Moscow Black Guppies with dark Moscow-strain colouration, suited to mature planted community aquariums when stock is available.
Female Moscow Black Guppy is the buyer-friendly name for Petra's Poecilia reticulata female / moscow black listing. These are female fancy guppies from the dark Moscow strain group, chosen for a deeper charcoal-to-black look rather than the brighter tail display usually associated with male guppies.
This listing is for the female Moscow Black form, not a generic guppy page. Add them only to a mature, stable aquarium with gentle filtration, warm water and peaceful tank mates. Current Shopify readback shows this SKU as out of stock, so check availability before planning a group.
| Supplier name | Poecilia reticulata female / moscow black |
|---|---|
| Common name | Female Moscow Black Guppy |
| Scientific species | Poecilia reticulata |
| Approx. supplied size | 3-4 cm |
| Fish type | Freshwater livebearer |
| Temperament | Active and generally peaceful with suitable community fish |
| Diet | Omnivore; quality flakes, micro granules and small frozen foods |
| Best setup | Mature heated aquarium with plants, cover and open swimming space |
Guppies are hardy livebearers, but they still need stable conditions. Use a cycled heated freshwater aquarium with clean water, gentle-to-moderate flow and regular maintenance. Planted edges, floating cover and open midwater space help females settle and move naturally.
Poecilia reticulata usually suits peaceful community aquariums with similar warm freshwater conditions. Avoid newly set up tanks, sudden water swings and cramped groups where fish cannot move away from attention.
Feed a varied omnivore diet. A quality tropical flake or micro granule works well as the staple, with small frozen foods such as daphnia or brine shrimp offered as variety. Keep portions modest and remove waste so the water stays clean.
Female Moscow Black Guppies are active, social livebearers and generally peaceful with suitable tank mates. They can work with small Corydoras, calm rasboras, suitable tetras and other gentle livebearers. Avoid aggressive fish, confirmed fin nippers and any tank mate large enough to swallow them.
If you keep males and females together, expect breeding behaviour. Keep enough cover and space for females to rest away from male attention, and plan before mixing sexes in a community aquarium.
If you are comparing female guppy colour forms, you may also want to look at our Blue Moscow Female Guppy, Yellow Female Guppy and Red Blond Female Guppy.
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When this SKU is available, livestock is packed for UK live-animal courier transport with insulation and heat support when needed. Follow the acclimation steps on arrival, keep lights low at first, and watch breathing, posture, colour and appetite during the first week. Eligible livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
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