A red dragon guppy is an eye-catching guppy fish with an iridescent red coloration. Its dorsal and tail fins have a distinctive fan shape with red colour combinations. Red dragon guppy often features in a red, pink, yellow or white tone on the lower half of its sides. It has long, trailing fins shimmer in the water, and its small size makes it easy to keep in a home aquarium. Red dragon guppies are lively and are often seen darting between plants or playing hide and seek. They are not aggressive and enjoy living in small groups.
Care level | Temperament | Colour | Lifespan | Size |
Easy | Peaceful | Various | 2 - 5 years | 50-60mm |
Water temperature | Water pH | Tank size | Diet | Scientific name |
17–29°C | 67.5–8.0 | 38 litres | Omnivore | Poecilia reticulata |