The Redtail Platinum Guppy is a popular, vibrant freshwater aquarium fish known for its shimmering platinum body and distinct red tail fin. They are a peaceful, beginner-friendly fish that thrives in groups with proper tank conditions.
Characteristics and Care
Appearance: These guppies boast a shimmering platinum or silvery-white body with a striking, often "dumbo" or "elephant ear," red tail and long, flowy pectoral fins.
Temperament: They are peaceful and social fish, best kept in groups with a recommended ratio of one male to two or three females to prevent male harassment of a single female.
Diet: As omnivores, they need a varied diet of high-quality flake or micro-pellet food, supplemented with occasional live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.
Habitat: A minimum 10-gallon tank is recommended for a small group, with plenty of live plants and hiding spots to mimic their natural environment.
Water Parameters: They prefer hard, slightly alkaline water with a pH range of 6.8-7.8 and a consistent temperature of 72° to 82° F (22° - 28° C).
