Red Dragon Guppy is a popular ornamental strain of guppy (Poecilia reticulata), loved for its fiery red body and dramatic, flowing fins.
What makes it special 🔥
- Color: Intense crimson to deep red, often with a metallic or dragon-scale sheen
- Fins: Large delta or fan tails with bold red patterning
- Sexual dimorphism:
- Males are smaller, brighter, and flashier
- Females are larger, paler, and less ornate
Care basics 🐠
- Tank size: 10+ gallons (bigger = happier)
- Temperature: 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
- pH: 6.8–7.8
- Temperament: Peaceful, great for community tanks
- Diet: High-quality flakes + frozen/live foods (brine shrimp, daphnia) for best color
Breeding notes 💕
- Very easy to breed (like most guppies)
- Livebearers: females give birth every ~4 weeks
- If you want to keep the strain pure, separate fry and avoid mixing with other guppy types