Flame Guppy – Poecilia reticulata
The Flame Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a vibrant freshwater livebearer known for its fiery red-orange coloration, active swimming, and peaceful community behavior. This colorful guppy strain adds constant movement and bright color to planted aquariums, nano tanks, and peaceful freshwater setups.
Flame Guppies are hardy, beginner-friendly fish that do well in clean, stable aquariums with gentle filtration and peaceful tankmates. Their bright coloration stands out beautifully against live plants, dark substrate, driftwood, and natural aquarium decor.
Key Features
- Fiery red-orange flame coloration
- Active freshwater livebearer
- Peaceful and community-friendly
- Hardy and beginner-friendly with proper care
- Great for planted tanks, nano aquariums, and community setups
- Can breed readily in stable freshwater aquariums
Care Guide
- Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
- Common Name: Flame Guppy
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Adult Size: Approximately 1.5–2 inches
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons or larger recommended
- Water Temperature: 72–82°F
- pH Range: 6.8–7.8
- Diet: Omnivore
- Lifespan: Approximately 1–3 years
Why Choose Flame Guppies?
Flame Guppies are popular for their bold red-orange coloration and lively behavior. Their bright color and constant movement make them an eye-catching choice for planted aquariums and peaceful community tanks.
Combining vivid beauty with hardiness and easy care, Flame Guppies are a rewarding choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
Ideal Tank Setup
Flame Guppies thrive in clean, stable water with gentle filtration and plenty of open swimming space. A planted aquarium with live plants, floating plants, moss, or soft decor gives them cover and comfort while allowing their fiery coloration to stand out.
A heater is recommended to maintain a stable tropical temperature. Regular water changes and a fully cycled aquarium are important for long-term health.
Diet & Feeding
Flame Guppies are omnivores with active appetites. Offer a high-quality tropical flake or micro pellet as a staple, along with occasional frozen or live foods for variety.
Good food options include micro pellets, fine flakes, brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and color-supporting foods. A varied diet helps support healthy color, activity, and overall condition.
Compatible Tankmates
- Other peaceful guppies
- Endlers
- Platies
- Mollies
- Neon, Cardinal, and Ember Tetras
- Harlequin Rasboras
- Corydoras catfish
- Otocinclus
- Honey gouramis
- Shrimp with proper cover
- Nerite and mystery snails
Care Tips
- Keep in a stable, fully cycled aquarium
- Use gentle filtration to protect flowing fins
- Provide plants or decor for cover
- Feed a varied diet for best color and health
- Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping tankmates
- Separate males and females if you do not want breeding
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Flame Guppies good for beginners?
Yes. Flame Guppies are hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for when kept in a stable, properly cycled aquarium.
Can Flame Guppies live in community tanks?
Yes. They do well with peaceful community fish such as small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, platies, endlers, shrimp with cover, and snails.
What makes Flame Guppies unique?
Flame Guppies are known for their fiery red-orange coloration, giving them a bright and eye-catching appearance in freshwater aquariums.
Do Flame Guppies breed easily?
Yes. Guppies are livebearers and can reproduce readily in aquariums if males and females are kept together.
How big do Flame Guppies get?
They typically reach approximately 1.5–2 inches at maturity.
What do Flame Guppies eat?
They eat quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and small live foods. A varied diet helps support color and health.
Are these fish sold as pairs?
No. This listing is not for a male and female pair unless specifically stated on the product option or confirmed by the store.
Are these fish available for shipping?
No. Live fish are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Flame Guppies are colorful freshwater livebearers for planted tanks, nano aquariums, and peaceful community setups. Visit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to shop guppies, freshwater fish, shrimp, snails, live aquarium plants, fish food, filtration supplies, and aquarium care products. Live livestock is available for in-store purchase or local pickup only.
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