{"product_id":"red-mosaic-guppy-poecilia-reticulata","title":"Red Mosaic Guppy - Poecilia reticulata","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"n4uv47\" data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eRed Mosaic Guppy – \u003cem data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"474\"\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"77mjg\" data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eRed Mosaic Guppy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a colourful fancy guppy strain, selected for rich red tones and mosaic-style patterning across the tail and body. As a domesticated form of \u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"680\"\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is peaceful, active and well suited to planted community aquariums with stable, mineral-rich water. Guppies are often considered beginner fish, but fancy strains still need clean water, gentle tank mates and protection from fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18rclky\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Mosaic Guppy\u003cbr data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mosaic Guppy, Red Tail Mosaic Guppy, Fancy Guppy, Millions Fish, Guppy\u003cbr data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Livebearer \/ Guppy\u003cbr data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater, with tolerance of slightly brackish conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13oemwk\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eWild \u003cem data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e is native to northern South America and nearby Caribbean islands, with introduced populations now found widely around the world. FishBase records guppies from quiet, vegetated waters and notes their wide salinity tolerance, although they require warm conditions for long-term health. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eThe Red Mosaic Guppy is a captive-bred ornamental strain, so it should be treated as an aquarium colour and fin variety rather than a wild-type fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k4fj4a\" data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eRed Mosaic Guppies usually show bright red, orange-red or crimson colour in the tail and body, often combined with a mosaic or lace-like pattern of darker markings. Males are typically smaller, slimmer and more colourful, with larger decorative tails. Females are larger and fuller-bodied, usually with more subdued colour, although some lines show attractive female patterning too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females often larger than males. FishBase records female guppies reaching around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e5 cm standard length\u003c\/strong\u003e, while aquarium-bred males are generally smaller and more ornate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zee6g1\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003eThis is a good fish for peaceful planted communities, livebearer aquariums and beginner setups with suitable water. Red Mosaic Guppies appreciate open swimming space, plant cover, floating plants and gentle to moderate filtration. Fancy-tailed males should not be kept with persistent fin-nippers or rough tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003eThey are not suitable for very soft acidic aquariums, aggressive cichlid tanks, boisterous fin-nipping communities or tanks with fish large enough to eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jzuw08\" data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3279\"\u003eA practical minimum is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3030\"\u003e45–60 litres for a small group\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003e60–90 litres or more\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred for mixed-sex groups or community aquariums. FishBase recommends keeping \u003cem data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eP. reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e in groups of five or more and gives a minimum aquarium size of around \u003cstrong data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003e60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pl4gsq\" data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3318\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–26°C\u003cbr data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003cbr data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately hard to hard preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guppies are hard-water livebearers and do best in mineral-rich, stable conditions rather than soft acidic water. FishBase lists their preferred aquarium pH around \u003cstrong data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003e7–8\u003c\/strong\u003e, with warm, quiet vegetated water for survival. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Avoid ammonia, nitrite, sudden temperature drops and unstable water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3rlnm7\" data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3784\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3807\"\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003eRed Mosaic Guppies are peaceful, active community fish. Suitable tank mates include platies, small peaceful rainbowfish, Endler-type livebearers if hybridisation is not a concern, bristlenose plecs, Cory-type catfish in suitable water, peaceful small rasboras and calm tetras that tolerate harder water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4477\"\u003eAvoid Tiger Barbs, Serpae Tetras, large cichlids, aggressive gouramis, fin-nipping danios in cramped tanks and any fish large enough to swallow adult guppies. If keeping mixed sexes, use a ratio of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4364\"\u003eone male to two or more females\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce female harassment. Male-only groups are a good option for display tanks and help prevent unwanted fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ah6yd9\" data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4490\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4491\" data-end=\"4970\"\u003eRed Mosaic Guppies are easy-feeding omnivores. Offer quality flakes, micro pellets and livebearer granules as the staple diet. Supplement with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brineshrimp, cyclops, mosquito larvae and finely chopped bloodworm. Include vegetable matter such as spirulina flakes, algae-based foods or blanched greens. FishBase records wild guppies feeding on zooplankton, small insects and detritus, so variety is useful. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2vr35r\" data-start=\"4972\" data-end=\"5001\"\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5439\"\u003eGuppies are lively, social fish that spend much of their time in the upper and middle levels. Males display frequently to females and rival males, showing off their colour and tail pattern. Females give birth to free-swimming fry rather than laying eggs; FishBase notes that males can mature at around two months and females at around three months, so breeding can begin quickly in mixed-sex groups. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gyou4p\" data-start=\"5441\" data-end=\"5455\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5456\" data-end=\"5971\"\u003eKeep Red Mosaic Guppies in stable, mature water with regular water changes. Avoid sudden chills, poor water quality and very soft acidic conditions. Use a secure lid, as guppies can jump. Fancy males with large tails should be protected from fin-nippers and strong currents. If breeding is not wanted, keep males only or plan ahead for fry. Do not mix with Endler’s Livebearers or other guppy strains if you want to preserve the Red Mosaic line, as related livebearers and guppy strains can interbreed in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"iot6fl\" data-start=\"5973\" data-end=\"5992\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5993\" data-end=\"6001\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c7763y\" data-start=\"6003\" data-end=\"6019\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6020\" data-end=\"6068\"\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Captive-bred fancy strain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x39ni3\" data-start=\"6070\" data-end=\"6090\"\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6091\" data-end=\"6337\"\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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