{"product_id":"golden-dragon-guppy-poecilia-reticulata-bred-by-aquatic-arts","title":"Golden Dragon Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) – Bred by Aquatic Arts™","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003epecies Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Dragon Guppy (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking fancy guppy variety combining metallic body coloration with intricate dark patterning and beautifully patterned finnage. Mature males develop a particularly dramatic appearance, with shimmering silver-blue and golden tones across the body contrasted by dark markings and a large, highly patterned tail and dorsal fin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales display a more understated appearance than males, with a fuller body and more subdued coloration and finnage. This natural difference between the sexes makes Golden Dragon Guppies especially interesting when maintained as a pair, allowing hobbyists to enjoy both the brilliant display coloration of the male and the fascinating livebearing and courtship behavior of the strain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Golden Dragon Guppy offered in this listing is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBred by Aquatic Arts™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through our own captive breeding program. Aquatic Arts offers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emales, females, and pairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving hobbyists options for a colorful display fish, adding to an existing group, or establishing their own breeding project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat We Love About This Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntricate dragon-style patterning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives mature males an exceptionally detailed appearance rather than relying on a single solid color.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetallic silver-blue and golden highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contrast beautifully with the male's dark body markings and patterned finnage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge patterned caudal and dorsal fins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make mature males impressive display fish in planted aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMale, female, and pair selections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide options for display aquariums, established groups, or breeding projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBred by Aquatic Arts™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through our own captive breeding program.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Dragon Guppy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bred by Aquatic Arts™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Selections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Male, Female, or Pair (1 Male + 1 Female)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Purchase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1–1.5 Inches (2.5–3.8 cm), with individual size varying by age and sex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.5–2.5 Inches (3.8–6.4 cm). Females typically grow larger and fuller-bodied, while males remain smaller with more elaborate coloration and finnage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy. Golden Dragon Guppies are adaptable livebearers that thrive in established aquariums with stable water quality and adequate mineral content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful and Active. Golden Dragon Guppies generally coexist well with other peaceful community fish that share similar water requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore. A varied diet of quality prepared, frozen, live, and plant-based foods supports coloration, finnage, growth, and reproductive health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Social. Golden Dragon Guppies can be maintained in groups, but males and females kept together should be expected to breed regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Active. These guppies spend much of the day swimming, feeding, displaying, and interacting throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upper to Midwater. Golden Dragon Guppies primarily occupy the upper half of the aquarium but regularly explore all levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 Gallons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Larger aquariums provide additional stability and are recommended for breeding groups or growing populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2–3 Years with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLid Requirement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secure Lid Recommended. Guppies are capable of jumping, particularly when startled or exploring near the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Arts Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're purchasing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emale and female pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, plan for breeding before the fish arrive. Golden Dragon Guppies are prolific livebearers, so providing dense plants for fry, appropriate foods, and enough aquarium space for a growing population will make maintaining the pair much easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Water Parameters \u0026amp; Aquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Dragon Guppies thrive in clean, stable, moderately hard to hard freshwater. Adequate mineral content supports healthy growth, finnage, coloration, and successful reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72–78°F (22–26°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This range supports healthy activity, digestion, and breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.2–8.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neutral to moderately alkaline water is ideal for Golden Dragon Guppies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Hardness 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ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow 20 ppm preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 Gallons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Larger aquariums provide greater stability and additional room for breeding groups and growing fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reliable biological filtration helps maintain water quality as active guppies and growing populations increase the aquarium's bioload.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gentle circulation provides oxygenation without forcing long-finned males to constantly swim against strong current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxygenation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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