Blue Dragon Guppy
The Blue Dragon Guppy is a striking freshwater guppy variety known for its bold blue coloration, detailed dragon-style patterning, and elegant flowing fins. This colorful livebearer is an excellent choice for guppy displays, planted aquariums, and peaceful community tanks.
Blue Dragon Guppies add bright color, movement, and personality to freshwater aquariums. Their vivid blue tones and intricate patterning stand out beautifully against green plants, dark substrate, driftwood, and natural aquarium décor.
Key Features
- Blue Dragon Coloration: Bold blue tones with attractive dragon-style patterning.
- Peaceful Community Fish: Suitable for many calm freshwater tank mates.
- Beginner-Friendly Livebearer: Hardy and adaptable when maintained in stable water conditions.
- Active & Colorful: Adds constant movement and eye-catching color to freshwater displays.
- Great for Planted Tanks: Looks especially attractive with live plants, driftwood, and natural aquascapes.
Blue Dragon Guppy Care Guide
- Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
- Common Name: Blue Dragon Guppy
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Adult Size: Approximately 1.5–2.5 inches
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
- Temperature: 72–82°F
- pH Range: 6.8–8.0
- Diet: Omnivore
- Breeding Type: Livebearer
Tank Setup
Blue Dragon Guppies do best in a clean, established freshwater aquarium with stable water parameters, gentle to moderate filtration, and plenty of open swimming space. They are well suited for planted aquariums, peaceful community tanks, and guppy-focused displays.
Live plants, floating plants, and aquarium décor provide cover, reduce stress, and give fry places to hide. A secure aquarium lid is recommended because guppies may jump when startled.
Diet & Feeding
Blue Dragon Guppies are easy to feed and thrive on a varied diet. Offer quality flakes, micro pellets, small granules, frozen foods, freeze-dried foods, and occasional vegetable-based foods.
A varied diet helps support natural coloration, activity, growth, and overall condition. Feed small portions once or twice daily, offering only what the fish can consume within a few minutes.
Compatible Tank Mates
Blue Dragon Guppies are peaceful and generally do well with other calm community fish. Suitable tank mates may include:
- Small peaceful tetras
- Rasboras
- Corydoras catfish
- Endlers
- Platies
- Mollies
- Peaceful snails
- Shrimp in well-established aquariums
Avoid aggressive fish, persistent fin nippers, and large predatory species that may harass, injure, or eat guppies.
Livebearer Information
Guppies are livebearers, meaning females give birth to live fry rather than laying eggs. When males and females are housed together, breeding may occur readily.
Live plants, floating plants, moss, and other dense cover can improve fry survival by providing hiding places from adult fish.
Why Choose Blue Dragon Guppies?
Blue Dragon Guppies are an excellent choice for aquarists seeking a colorful, active, and easy-care freshwater fish. Their vivid blue coloration, dragon-style patterning, peaceful temperament, and lively swimming behavior make them a standout addition to planted tanks and community aquariums.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Blue Dragon Guppies are available at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming. We offer healthy freshwater fish, live plants, aquarium supplies, and knowledgeable guidance to help customers build successful freshwater aquariums.
Livestock availability, size, coloration, and sex may vary. Contact the store or visit us for current availability.
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