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