Red Dragon Guppy (Poecilia Reticulata)

Red Dragon Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

Red Dragon Guppies are a striking guppy strain known for their vivid red coloration, flowing finnage, and standout display in planted and community aquariums. They bring bright color, movement, and personality to the tank and are a favorite for hobbyists who enjoy livebearers with premium visual appeal.

At Legacy Line Aquatics, these fish are bred and raised in-house by me in a small-scale, care-first setup. I do not source from mass-production fish farms. My focus is on raising healthy fish with clean water, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive fish I’d be confident keeping in my own fish room.

Why Hobbyists Love Red Dragon Guppies

• Bright red coloration with eye-catching finnage

• Active, peaceful community fish

• Great choice for planted aquariums

• Constant movement and display behavior

• Excellent livebearer option for hobbyists wanting premium color

Temperament & Behavior

Red Dragon Guppies are active, social livebearers that do well in peaceful community setups. Males display often and are constantly moving, while females are generally calmer but still active. They do best in stable tanks with good water quality and compatible tank mates.

They do best in tanks with:

• Gentle to moderate flow

• Plants and cover

• Open swimming space

• Stable water quality and temperature

• A secure lid

Tank Size (Recommended)

• Trio/group setup: 10 gallon minimum

• Better long-term group/community setup: 20 gallons+ preferred

• Larger display colony: 29 gallons+ ideal

Water Temperature

• Ideal range: 74–80°F

• Many hobbyists keep them around 76–78°F

• A stable temperature is more important than chasing an exact number

Tank Mates (Good Choices)

Best tank mates are peaceful fish that are not fin nippers and will not harass long-finned guppies.

Good tank mates may include:

• Corydoras

• Small rasboras

• Ember tetras

• Ricefish

• Peaceful snails and shrimp (with caution around shrimplets/fry)

Avoid:

• Fin-nippers

• Aggressive cichlids

• Large predatory fish

• Boisterous fish that stress guppies constantly

Feeding

Red Dragon Guppies thrive on a varied diet. A rotation of quality foods helps maintain color, finnage, body condition, and breeding performance.

Recommended foods:

• High-quality flakes and micro pellets

• Frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms as treats)

• Live foods (optional, but excellent for conditioning)

• Vegetable-based foods in rotation

What You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics

When you purchase from me, you’re getting fish that were bred and raised in-house, not mass-imported and flipped. I take a small-scale approach so I can focus on:

• Fish health

• Clean systems

• Proper feeding, mixture of high quality flakes/pellets, live baby brine shrimp, frozen foods, and other quality foods

• Parasite free

That matters—especially with guppies.

Shipping & Live Arrival

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