Female Green Scissortail Guppy

Female Green Scissortail Guppy - Iridescent Green with a Signature Scissor Tail

What sets the Female Green Scissortail Guppy apart is her distinctive scissor-shaped tail, paired with an iridescent green body that shifts tone under aquarium lighting. The unusual tail shape gives her a silhouette quite different from typical fan-tailed guppy strains.

Being female, she has a fuller body than her male counterparts and tends to be a touch more confident exploring the whole water column. She is an undemanding, hardy fish that adapts readily to typical community water conditions.

At N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.

Species Snapshot

• Size Sold: Approximately 3–3.5 cm
• Adult Size: 4–6 cm (females run larger and more robust than males)
• Tank Size: 40 L minimum
• Temperament: Peaceful community fish
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 6.8–7.8
• Difficulty: Easy

Ideal Habitat and Care

A tank with open swimming lanes lets her unusual tail shape and green sheen be appreciated fully as she moves.

• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 6.8–7.8
• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate flow; avoid strong currents
• Maintenance: Weekly partial water changes with stable, cycled parameters

Diet

A balanced mix of dry and frozen foods supports her health and colour intensity.

• Accepts high-quality flake or micro pellet as a staple diet
• Relishes frozen daphnia and bloodworm for extra protein
• Benefits from live baby brine shrimp, especially for conditioning
• Omnivorous and easy to feed, thriving on a varied diet

Compatibility

She is a calm, easygoing addition to most peaceful freshwater setups.

Suitable tankmates include:

• Small tetras
• Rasboras
• Corydoras catfish
• Peaceful nano fish and shrimp

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Why Buy From N8 Aquatics

• Carefully raised aquarium fish
• Healthy, well-conditioned stock
• Strong genetics and vibrant colouration
• Breeder support if you have questions

Pickup Information

N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.

Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.

Please ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.

Important

All livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.

Please ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.