Full Red Guppy (Male & Female)
Full Red Guppy — Male & Female Pair (Poecilia reticulata)
Bold, vibrant, and highly eye-catching, the Full Red Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is prized for its intense solid red coloration across the entire body and fins. This premium strain adds striking color and movement to planted aquariums, nano tanks, and peaceful community setups, creating a strong visual contrast against green plants and darker substrates.
This listing is for a male & female pair, ideal for hobbyists who want to breed this bold strain at home. Guppies are prolific livebearers and the pair will reproduce readily in a well-maintained tank.
Key Features
- Intense solid red coloration
- Uniform color across body and fins
- Bright, high-impact visual appeal
- Peaceful and community-friendly
- Hardy and beginner-friendly
- Livebearer (gives birth to live young)
- Sold as a male & female pair
Care Guide
- Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
- Common Name: Full Red Guppy
- Adult Size: ~1–1.5 inches
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Care Level: Easy
- Diet: Omnivore
- Minimum Tank Size: 5–10 gallons
- Water Temperature: 72–82°F
- pH Range: 6.8–7.8
- Lifespan: 1–3 years
Ideal Tank Setup
Full Red Guppies thrive in clean, stable water with gentle filtration and plenty of open swimming space. A planted aquarium with live or silk plants gives them cover and comfort while letting their rich red coloration stand out against the greenery.
Recommended setup:
- Minimum 5–10 gallon aquarium
- Gentle filtration to protect their fins
- Heater to maintain a stable 72–82°F
- Live or silk plants for cover and natural beauty
- Open swimming areas
- Regular water changes for clean, stable conditions
Diet & Feeding
Full Red Guppies are omnivores with hearty appetites. Offer a high-quality flake or micro-pellet as a staple, supplemented with frozen or live foods. Color-enhancing foods help intensify their deep red tones.
Recommended foods include:
- High-quality tropical flakes
- Micro-pellets
- Brine shrimp
- Daphnia
- Bloodworms
- Color-enhancing foods
Compatible Tank Mates
- Neon, Ember, and Cardinal Tetras
- Harlequin Rasboras
- Corydoras catfish
- Platies
- Mollies
- Otocinclus
- Honey gouramis
- Cherry shrimp
- Nerite and mystery snails
Avoid housing them with aggressive or fin-nipping fish that may damage their fins.
Why Full Red Guppies Stand Out
Full Red Guppies are highly sought after for their rich, uniform red coloration across the entire body and fins, giving them a bold and premium appearance. Their high-impact color makes them a striking centerpiece in any planted community tank.
Combining vivid beauty with hardiness and easy care, they are a rewarding choice for hobbyists of every experience level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Full Red Guppies good for beginners?
Yes, they are hardy and easy to care for, making them excellent beginner fish.
Can they live in community tanks?
Yes, they are peaceful and do well with other calm community fish.
What makes this strain unique?
Their deep, uniform red coloration across the entire body and fins gives them a bold and premium appearance.
Do they breed easily?
Yes. Guppies are livebearers and reproduce readily in aquariums. This pair includes a male and female, so they can breed in a well-maintained tank.
How big do they get?
They typically reach about 1–1.5 inches in length at maturity.
How are the fish shipped?
Each fish is carefully packed for safe transit with heat or cold packs as needed, and backed by our live arrival guarantee.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Shop healthy Full Red Guppies at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Every fish is carefully selected and packed for safe transit, backed by our live arrival guarantee.
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