Platinum Red Mosaic Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
The Platinum Red Mosaic Guppy is a beautiful freshwater guppy variety known for its bright platinum body color, bold red mosaic fin patterning, and active livebearer behavior. This eye-catching guppy adds color, movement, and elegance to planted aquariums, guppy displays, and peaceful community tanks.
Platinum Red Mosaic Guppies stand out beautifully against live plants, dark substrate, driftwood, and natural aquarium decor. Their reflective platinum body paired with red patterned fins creates a bright, high-contrast look in freshwater aquariums.
Key Features
- Platinum Body Color: Bright reflective body tones for a clean, elegant appearance.
- Red Mosaic Patterning: Attractive red patterned fins with a detailed mosaic-style look.
- Peaceful Livebearer: Great for calm freshwater community aquariums.
- 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.
Platinum Red Mosaic Guppy Care Guide
- Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
- Common Name: Platinum Red Mosaic 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
Platinum Red Mosaic 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
Platinum Red Mosaic 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
Platinum Red Mosaic 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 Platinum Red Mosaic Guppies?
Platinum Red Mosaic Guppies are a great choice for aquarists who want a colorful, peaceful, and easy-care freshwater fish. Their platinum body color, red mosaic fins, and active behavior make them a standout addition to planted tanks and community aquariums.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Platinum Red Mosaic 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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