{"product_id":"moscow-x-cobra-guppy-assorted","title":"Moscow x Cobra Guppy - Assorted","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMoscow Guppies are prized for their metallic, iridescent colours and glossy, reflective scales. Popular colour varieties include Blue Moscow (metallic blue\/turquoise), Green Moscow (metallic green\/teal), and Black Moscow (striking black fins and body). The metallic sheen runs across both the body and fins, giving these guppies a bold, eye-catching appearance in any aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Moscow line has now developed into a unique mixed cobra strain while still retaining the beautiful metallic Moscow sheen. These guppies display a combination of cobra-style patterning (intricate spotting, striping, and reticulated designs across the body and tail) alongside the reflective, iridescent finish typical of Moscow genetics. The result is a lively and visually striking fish, where each individual shows slight variation, but the overall look remains consistent across the line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMales display the strongest colouration, combining vibrant metallic sheen with detailed cobra patterns that catch the light beautifully. Their fins may vary slightly in size and shape but generally complement the body patterning. Females are larger and less intensely coloured, often showing softer tones and reduced patterning, providing a natural contrast to the males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThese guppies are known for their peaceful demeanour and coexist well with other gentle community fish. They are highly active, constantly exploring their surroundings, foraging, and interacting with one another. While they may establish a loose hierarchy, any chasing is typically harmless and often related to breeding behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThey utilise all areas of the aquarium and may gather near the surface during feeding or spread throughout the tank during the day. In tanks with larger bottom-dwelling fish, they may occasionally favour upper and mid levels more heavily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBreeding occurs readily without special preparation as long as both males and females are present. Females typically give birth to live fry every 23–30 days and can store sperm for future use, allowing multiple batches of fry even without continued male presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThese guppies are hardy and adaptable, thriving under standard tropical freshwater conditions. They do particularly well in planted aquariums, where they can display natural behaviours, but also benefit from open swimming space to show off their colours and patterns. Clean, stable water and gentle filtration are ideal, with temperatures around 24–27°C. Their resilience makes them suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGuppies are omnivorous, readily accepting a wide range of commercially available foods. Due to their small mouths, flake foods are best crushed before feeding. High-quality options such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au\/products\/xtreme-community-crave-krill-spirulina-flakes\" title=\"Xtreme Community Crave\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eXtreme Community Crave Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au\/products\/xtreme-nice-crumble-naturally-intense-color-enhancer-sinking-crumble-70g\" title=\"Xtreme Crumble\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eXtreme Nice Crumble\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003emake excellent staples, providing balanced nutrition in a size suitable for both adults and growing fish. A varied diet including vegetable matter and occasional live or frozen foods will further support optimal health and colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003eBreeding Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLivebearers, such as guppies are some of the easiest fish to breed in the aquarium hobby. Unlike egg-laying species, livebearers give birth to fully-formed, free-swimming fry, making the process simple but also potentially overwhelming due to how quickly populations can grow. Males constantly court females by displaying their colourful fins and using their gonopodium (a modified anal fin) to transfer sperm. Females can store sperm internally for several months, meaning a single successful mating can result in multiple batches of fry without needing a male present for every pregnancy. Once pregnant, the female will begin to develop a gravid spot, a dark area near her anal fin and her belly will grow much rounder. Gestation usually lasts around 4 weeks, depending on species and temperature. Just before giving birth, the female may isolate herself in a quiet area of the tank or behave restlessly. When she gives birth, the fry are immediately free-swimming and capable of feeding on tiny foods such as powdered fry food, crushed flakes, or baby brine shrimp. However, adult fish (including the parents) will often eat the newborn fry if given the chance. To improve survival rates, provide dense plants like java moss, hornwort, guppy grass, or any fast growing floating plant for hiding, or move the pregnant female to a separate breeding tank shortly before she gives birth. Females can give birth to anywhere from a handful of fry to 50 or more in a single batch, depending on their size, age, and health, in some occasions these numbers can reach 100. After giving birth, she can be returned to the main tank, while the fry remain in their own tank or nursery area until they are large enough to avoid being eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ripple Effect Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Male 3-5cm","offer_id":45843151945899,"sku":"moscow-guppy-male-3-5cm","price":9.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Female 3-5cm","offer_id":45843151978667,"sku":"moscow-guppy-female-3-5cm","price":8.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trio (1M 2F) 3-5cm","offer_id":45843152011435,"sku":"moscow-guppy-trio-3-5cm","price":24.38,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/6712\/1835\/files\/Moscow_Guppy.png?v=1770456705","url":"https:\/\/www.rippleeffectaquatics.com.au\/products\/moscow-x-cobra-guppy-assorted","provider":"Ripple Effect Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}