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Guppy Full Red Blonde PAIR
Guppy Full Red Blonde PAIR
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A "full red blonde guppy pair" is a selectively bred, vibrant ornamental fish known for its bright red body and lighter belly, making it a popular and peaceful addition to community aquariums. This fish is hardy, suitable for beginners, and thrives in tropical tanks with clean water and plants. For breeding, provide plenty of hiding spots and maintain stable, slightly hard water with a pH between 7 and 8.
Characteristics and care
- Appearance: The "full red" and "blonde" colors refer to a specific strain of Poecilia reticulata (guppy) that has a fiery red body, often with a lighter-colored belly.
- Temperament: They are peaceful and active, making them suitable for a community tank with other non-aggressive fish like mollies, platies, and certain tetras.
- Tank Size: A minimum tank size of around 40 liters (approximately 10 gallons) is recommended.
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Water Parameters:
- pH: Guppies prefer hard water, with a pH range of 7 to 8. A pH buffer can help achieve this.
- General Hardness (GH): They prefer a higher GH and KH, often achieved with the use of conditioning salts for African cichlid lakes.
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Tank Setup:
- A sand or gravel substrate works well.
- Aquatic plants are highly beneficial as they provide hiding spots, which is crucial for both breeding and stress reduction.
- Some recommended plants include guppy grass, hornwort, Java moss, and water wisteria, due to their fast growth and ability to provide shelter.
- Diet: A varied diet that includes high-quality flake and pellet foods, as well as frozen or live foods, is ideal.
Breeding
- Guppies can breed frequently, with females capable of giving birth roughly every 30 to 40 days.
- Providing plenty of plants and decorations gives the female a safe place to release fry and reduces stress.
- If you want to raise the fry, you can move the female to a separate breeder tank with hiding spots, or simply ensure the main tank has enough plants to protect them.
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