Description
🐟 Japanese Red Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
📌 Basic Info
Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
Family: Poeciliidae
Origin: Selectively bred (Japan)
Size: 1.5 – 2.5 inches (3.5 – 6 cm)
Lifespan: 2 – 3 years
Tank Zone: Mid to top swimmers
🌊 Water Parameters
TDS: 200 – 400 ppm
pH: 6.8 – 7.8
Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)
Hardness: 8 – 20 dGH
🐟 Characteristics
Famous for their intense, solid red body and fins, developed through Japanese selective breeding.
Males show brighter and more vibrant red, while females are larger and slightly lighter.
Peaceful, hardy, and active swimmers – excellent for community tanks.
Livebearers – females give birth to live fry.
Very popular among guppy enthusiasts due to their pure red elegance.
🍽️ Food
Type: Omnivorous
Diet: High-quality flakes, micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, spirulina, blanched veggies.
Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small amounts.
🛠️ Maintenance
Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (larger for groups).
Filtration: Gentle sponge or low-flow filter.
Decor: Plants, driftwood, and open swimming areas.
Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
Minimum Group Size: Best in groups (1 male with 2–3 females).
Tank Mates: Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Neon Tetras, Rasboras, Corydoras, Shrimp.
Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish like Tiger Barbs, Bettas, or large Cichlids.
✅ Do’s
Keep in planted tanks for fry protection.
Maintain stable, clean water for bright red coloration.
Ensure proper male-to-female ratio.
❌ Don’ts
Don’t overcrowd – guppies reproduce quickly.
Don’t keep with aggressive species.
Don’t skip water changes.
⭐ Quick Tips
Brilliant solid red guppy, a showpiece in any tank.
Easy to breed – females produce 20–40 fry monthly.
Great for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
