{"product_id":"red-dragon-guppy-poecilia-reticulata-bred-by-aquatic-arts","title":"Red Dragon Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) - Bred By Aquatic Arts","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Dragon Guppy (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a selectively bred fancy guppy combining rich red coloration with the distinctive appearance associated with Dragon-type guppies. Dragon guppies are known in the aquarium hobby for visually complex combinations of body coloration, patterning, and ornamental finnage rather than the more uniform appearance associated with solid-color guppy strains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales typically develop the strongest coloration, pattern expression, and more elaborate finnage, while females grow larger, develop fuller bodies, and generally display more restrained coloration. Like other domestic guppies, Red Dragon Guppies are active, social livebearers that spend much of the day swimming, displaying, interacting, and foraging through the upper and middle portions of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Dragon Guppies are Bred by Aquatic Arts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through our own guppy breeding program. Raising this strain ourselves gives our team direct involvement from breeding and early development through grow-out, conditioning, and preparation for sale. Their distinctive Dragon-type appearance, active behavior, manageable adult size, and peaceful temperament make them well suited to planted displays, appropriately planned community aquariums, and selective guppy breeding projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat We Love About This Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Red Dragon Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich red coloration combines with the contrasting characteristics associated with Dragon-type fancy guppies for a visually detailed appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive Male Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature males typically develop the strongest coloration, pattern expression, and more elaborate ornamental finnage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive and Highly Visible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Dragon Guppies spend much of the day swimming, displaying, interacting, and foraging through the upper and middle portions of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBred by Aquatic Arts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This strain is produced through our own breeding program, giving our team direct involvement from breeding and early development through grow-out and conditioning for its future aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\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 Red 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\u003eAverage Purchase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1–1.5 inches; size varies by age and sex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Males typically reach approximately 1.5–2 inches, while females commonly reach approximately 2–2.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy. Red Dragon Guppies are adaptable, but consistent water quality and adequate mineral content remain important for long-term health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful. Red Dragon Guppies are well suited to appropriately planned community aquariums with non-aggressive species that thrive under similar water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore. Offer a varied diet built around quality prepared foods and supplemented with appropriately sized live, frozen, and plant-based foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Social and active. Red Dragon Guppies interact frequently with other guppies but do not form the tightly coordinated schools characteristic of many tetras, rasboras, and danios. Males regularly display and court females.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Active\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upper to middle water column\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 gallons; larger aquariums provide greater water stability and additional swimming space for groups, community setups, and breeding 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, although genetics, temperature, nutrition, reproductive demands, and overall husbandry influence individual lifespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Arts Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Dragon Guppies are Bred by Aquatic Arts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we are directly involved in the conditions under which the line is bred and raised. Once a fish reaches its new aquarium, however, long-term success still depends on maintaining stable water chemistry, appropriate mineral content, good nutrition, and consistent aquarium maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Water Parameters \u0026amp; Aquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\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 72–82°F (22–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.0–8.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–18 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–12 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideally maintained below 20 ppm through appropriate stocking, feeding, filtration, and regular water changes\u003c\/span\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 10 gallons. Larger aquariums provide greater water stability and additional swimming space for groups, community setups, and growing populations of fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use reliable biological and mechanical filtration appropriate for the aquarium's size and stocking level. Sponge filters are particularly useful in breeding and fry-rearing aquariums because they provide biological filtration without a strong intake that can endanger newborn fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate. Red Dragon Guppies are active swimmers but do not require strong current, particularly males carrying developed ornamental fins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxygenation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain good gas exchange through appropriate filtration, surface movement, or supplemental aeration when necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep Red Dragon Guppies only in a fully cycled aquarium with established biological filtration. Guppies should never be used to cycle a new aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly recommended. Live plants provide cover, natural grazing surfaces, visual barriers, and refuge for newborn fry while adding biological complexity to the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate lighting is sufficient for the fish themselves. Choose lighting intensity primarily according to the requirements of the live plants being maintained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Arts Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBred by Aquatic Arts Red Dragon Guppies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are raised in stable, mineral-rich freshwater. When establishing them in a new aquarium, consistency matters more than chasing a single “perfect” number. 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