Sliverado HB Blue Dumbo Ear Guppy

Description

The Sliverado HB Blue Dumbo Ear Guppy is a striking metallic strain that pairs a glossy, iridescent blue-black body with oversized, fan-like pectoral “dumbo” fins that give it a distinctive, top-heavy swimming posture. The tail carries a solid black base fading into a soft silvery-blue edge, while the dorsal and caudal fins flare wide, catching light with a blue-green sheen as the fish moves through the tank.

Looking closely at mature males, the head and shoulders show a pearly white to silver cast that contrasts sharply against the dark body, and the oversized pectoral fins spread outward like small wings, a hallmark of the true Dumbo Ear genetic line. This combination of a compact, glossy dark body with dramatically enlarged fins makes the Sliverado HB Blue Dumbo Ear one of the more visually dramatic strains we keep, and no two males show quite the same balance of blue, black, and silver tones.

Every Sliverado HB Blue Dumbo Ear Guppy from Classic Guppy is home-bred in Pune, never wild-caught, and raised on live baby brine shrimp for strong colour development and sturdy fin growth. Orders ship in insulated, heat-packed boxes with a live arrival guarantee, and you can choose a single pair, a trio, or a proven breeding pair. Browse our full shop for more show-quality strains, or read our guppy care guide for tank setup and water tips.

Because the pectoral fins on this strain are so large, keep the Sliverado HB Blue Dumbo Ear in a well-cycled aquarium of at least 15 gallons with calm to moderate water flow, since strong currents can be tiring for fish carrying this much extra fin. A heater set between 24-27°C, gentle filtration, and soft to moderate lighting will help the blue-black colouring stay deep and glossy rather than washed out.

A varied diet of high-quality flake, live or frozen baby brine shrimp, and occasional Larviva Mysis supports both body condition and the continued growth of those signature oversized fins across generations. Because Dumbo Ear genetics can be diluted by crossing with standard-finned strains, keeping this variety in its own tank or breeding group helps preserve the large-finned trait in any fry you raise.

Tip: Guppies are shoaling fish and settle in best with company – a trio or a proven breeding pair is a great starting point for a lively, well-settled shoal.