{"product_id":"yellow-dragon-guppy-poecilia-reticulata-tank-bred","title":"Yellow Dragon Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) – Tank Bred","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow 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 strain combining yellow coloration with the distinctive appearance associated with Dragon-type guppies. Dragon guppies are particularly recognized for the contrast between patterned or reflective body coloration and developed ornamental finnage, creating a visually complex fish rather than the more uniform appearance associated with solid-color strains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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 fancy guppies, Yellow Dragon Guppies are active, social livebearers that spend much of the day swimming, displaying, 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\u003eYellow Dragon Guppies are Tank Bred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and available as males, females, or pairs. Their distinctive Dragon-type appearance, manageable adult size, peaceful temperament, and active behavior make them an excellent choice for planted displays, appropriately planned community aquariums, and selective guppy breeding projects.\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\u003eDistinctive Dragon-Type Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Dragon Guppies combine yellow coloration with the complex body and fin characteristics associated with Dragon-type fancy guppies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive Male Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature males develop the strongest coloration and more elaborate finnage, making them especially noticeable in planted display aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive and Highly Visible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Dragon Guppies spend much of the day swimming, foraging, and interacting throughout the upper and middle water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank-Bred Fancy Guppy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our Yellow Dragon Guppies are Tank Bred and available as males, females, or pairs for display aquariums and selective breeding projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Dragon Guppy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tank Bred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy. Yellow 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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful. Yellow Dragon Guppies are appropriate for planted and community aquariums with non-aggressive species that thrive under similar water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Social and active. Yellow Dragon Guppies interact frequently with other guppies but do not form the tightly coordinated schools characteristic of many tetras and rasboras. Males regularly display and court females.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Active\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 gallons; larger aquariums provide greater water stability and more swimming space, particularly for groups and breeding populations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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\u003eYellow Dragon Guppies are adaptable, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadaptable does not mean indifferent to water quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Stable, mineral-rich water and consistent aquarium maintenance are more important than repeatedly adjusting the aquarium to chase an exact pH or hardness number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–18 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–12 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 gallons. Larger aquariums provide greater water stability and are strongly recommended for larger groups, community setups, or aquariums where fry will be allowed to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use reliable biological and mechanical filtration sized appropriately for the aquarium. Sponge filters are particularly useful in breeding setups because they provide biological filtration without creating dangerous intake suction for newborn fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate. Yellow Dragon Guppies are active swimmers but do not require strong current, and excessive flow can become unnecessarily demanding for fancy guppies with developed finnage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A fully cycled aquarium is required. Yellow Dragon Guppies should never be used to cycle a new aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly recommended. Live plants provide cover, grazing surfaces, visual barriers, and refuge for fry while contributing to a more biologically active aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate lighting is suitable for the fish themselves. Choose lighting intensity primarily around 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water beats a “perfect” test result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Dragon Guppies perform best in mineral-rich water with consistent chemistry. If the aquarium is already within an appropriate range, avoid unnecessary pH or hardness adjustments that can create fluctuations more stressful than the original reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53424197337455,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/products\/yellow-dragon-guppy-poecilia-reticulata-tank-bred","provider":"Aquatic Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}