Dragon Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
The Dragon Guppy is a colorful freshwater guppy variety known for its bold patterning, bright coloration, and active livebearer behavior. This eye-catching guppy adds movement, contrast, and personality to planted aquariums, guppy displays, and peaceful community tanks.
Dragon Guppies are hardy, beginner-friendly fish that do well in stable freshwater aquariums. Their patterned body and colorful fins make them a standout choice for hobbyists looking for a decorative and easy-care livebearer.
Key Features
- Dragon-Style Patterning: Attractive body and fin patterning for a bold aquarium display.
- Colorful Freshwater Guppy: Adds bright color and movement to community aquariums.
- Peaceful Livebearer: Great for calm freshwater tanks with compatible tank mates.
- Beginner-Friendly: Hardy and adaptable when kept in clean, stable water conditions.
- Great for Planted Tanks: Looks beautiful with live plants, driftwood, and natural aquascapes.
Dragon Guppy Care Guide
- Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
- Common Name: Dragon Guppy
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Adult Size: About 1.5 to 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
Dragon Guppies do best in a clean, established freshwater aquarium with stable water parameters, gentle to moderate filtration, and plenty of swimming space. They are well-suited for planted aquariums, peaceful community tanks, and guppy-focused displays.
Live plants, floating plants, and aquarium decor help provide cover, reduce stress, and give fry places to hide. A secure lid is recommended, as guppies may jump when startled.
Diet & Feeding
Dragon Guppies are easy to feed and enjoy 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 color, activity, and overall condition.
Feed small amounts once or twice daily, only offering what the fish can consume within a few minutes.
Compatible Tank Mates
Dragon Guppies are peaceful and do well with other calm community fish. Good tank mates include small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, endlers, platies, mollies, peaceful snails, and shrimp in well-established aquariums.
Avoid aggressive fish, fin nippers, and large predatory tank mates that may stress or damage the guppies' flowing fins.
Livebearer Information
Guppies are livebearers, which means females give birth to live fry instead of laying eggs. When males and females are kept together, breeding can happen readily. Providing plants or breeding cover can help increase fry survival in the aquarium.
Why Choose Dragon Guppies?
Dragon Guppies are a great choice for aquarists who want a colorful, active, and easy-care freshwater fish. Their dragon-style patterning, peaceful temperament, and hardy nature make them a beautiful addition to planted tanks and community aquariums.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Dragon Guppies are available at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming. We offer healthy freshwater fish, live plants, aquarium supplies, and helpful guidance for building a successful freshwater aquarium. Shipping is available to the lower 48 states when weather allows.
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