Black Metal Snakeskin Guppies

Black Metal Snakeskin Guppies are SO cool. These guys have a dark bodies almost resembling a normal Black Metal Guppy but they have this stunning snakeskin patterning, some of them look like they even get into the lace patterning on their tails. They have that bold guppy look, but with a darker, moodier color that just feels a little different from your average guppy.

They are active, hardy, and always out doing something, which makes them really fun to watch. Black Metal Snakeskin Guppies are great for planted tanks, beginner setups, and peaceful community aquariums where you want color, movement, and a fish with a little extra personality.

Like other guppies, they are beginner-friendly and do best in stable, established aquariums. They are peaceful, but they are also very active, so we recommend keeping them with other peaceful fish that do not mind extra movement in the tank.

Quick Facts

• Adult Size: Around 1.5-2 inches
• Temperament: Peaceful, active
• Care Level: Easy
• Tank Level: Middle to upper water column
• Diet: Omnivore
• Great For: Planted tanks, beginner tanks, and peaceful community aquariums
• Note: Guppies are livebearers and may produce fry

Please Note: All fish shipments have a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee when shipping with our Overnight (1 Day) option. All other options void our Live Arrival Guarantee for fish.

What We Feed Our Guppies

We feed our guppies a mix of frozen, live, and prepared foods, including live baby brine shrimp and black worms. We also supplement their diet with NorthFin foods like NorthFin Veggie, NorthFin Community, and NorthFin Bug Pro.

Our Tank Parameters

• pH: 7.2 to 8.2
• GH: 8 to 12
• KH: 4 to 6
• TDS: 150 to 200
• Temp: 72 to 80

Why We Like Black Metal Snakeskin Guppies

These guys are just flat out cool. The dark metallic color mixed with the snakeskin pattern gives them such a unique look, and when they are swimming around a planted tank, they really pop. They are easy to keep, fun to feed, and a great option if you want a guppy that feels a little more bold and different.