Snakeskin Red Dragon Guppy

Description

Our Snakeskin Red Dragon Guppies are one of the most striking dragon-style guppy strains, admired for their bold patterning and vibrant colours. Males display an intricate metallic snakeskin pattern across their body, paired with elegant flowing fins and tails. Their fins and tails shine with vibrant red hues, amplified by the contrasting snakeskin markings. Females, though less colourful, are larger and more robust, bringing strength and balance to this exceptional strain.

Age and Longevity

All Snakeskin Red Dragon Guppies are shipped between 3 to 5 months of age, often before full maturity. This ensures maximum longevity in your aquarium. With proper care, guppies typically live 1 to 3 years.

Photos and Genetic Potential

The images provided are of our breeding pairs. Offspring may vary in colour intensity and pattern as they mature. Use the photos as a guide to the genetic potential of this guppy strain.

Enhancing Colour and Appearance

To bring out the most vivid colours in your guppies, we recommend:

• Feeding a varied diet, including live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and mosquito larvae.

• Using dark-coloured aquariums, which enhance the natural vibrancy of guppy colours.

• Experimenting with aquarium lighting to highlight metallic tones and red hues.

Live Fish Guarantee

Our Live Fish Guarantee ensures your guppies will arrive alive or be refunded on a pro-rata basis. To qualify, clear photos of any dead fish within the sealed delivery bag must be provided on the day of delivery. Delivery fees (if applicable) are non-refundable.

Shipping and Delivery

• All orders are sent via Registered Express Post within Australia.

• Free delivery may apply to certain orders – check at checkout.

• Fish are carefully packed to ensure safe arrival.

Species Overview – Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

• Common Names: Guppy, Fancy Guppy, Millionfish

• Origin: South America, selectively bred worldwide

• Size: Males ~5–6 cm, Females ~6–7 cm

• Temperament: Peaceful, social, active

• Lifespan: 1–3 years with proper care

Recommended Tank Conditions

• Tank Size: 20 litres minimum (larger for breeding colonies)

• Water Temperature: 18–28°C

• pH Range: 6.8–7.8

• Hardness: Medium to hard water preferred

• Filtration: Gentle flow, sponge filters ideal for fry tanks

Suitable Tankmates

Snakeskin Red Dragon Guppies thrive in peaceful community aquariums and pair well with:

• Other livebearers such as Mollies, Platies, Swordtails

• Peaceful schooling fish like Tetras and Rasboras

• Bottom dwellers such as Corydoras catfish

• Non-aggressive shrimp and snails