Flamingo Red guppy (pair)

Graceful, vibrant, and full of charm — the Flamingo Red Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a stunning fancy guppy strain named for its gorgeous pink-to-red colouration reminiscent of a flamingo's plumage. Sold as a pair (one male, one female), this is a perfect choice for hobbyists looking to start or expand a guppy breeding project with a beautiful, show-quality strain.

Overview

Appearance

Males display a soft pink-to-vivid red body with a flowing, fan-shaped tail in matching flamingo-pink and red tones. Their finnage is full and elegant, shimmering under aquarium lighting. Females are larger with a more subdued silver-grey body but carry the genetics to produce beautifully coloured offspring. Together, this pair makes a perfect breeding foundation for the Flamingo Red strain.

Water Parameters & Tank Setup

• Temperature: 72 – 82°F (22 – 28°C)
• pH: 7.0 – 8.0
• General Hardness (GH): 8 – 20 dGH
• Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons
• Lighting: Moderate — brings out their pink and red tones
• Substrate: Dark substrate enhances their colouration
• Plants & Decor: Planted tanks with floating plants for fry cover and open swimming space

Diet & Feeding

• Staple: High-quality flake food or micro pellets
• Treats: Baby brine shrimp, daphnia, micro worms, and blanched vegetables
• Tip: Colour-enhancing foods rich in carotenoids help maintain their vivid pink-red hues

Feed small amounts 2–3 times daily.

Compatibility & Tank Mates

• Other peaceful guppy strains and livebearers
• Small tetras and rasboras
• Corydoras catfish
• Dwarf shrimp (with caution)

Avoid fin-nipping species to protect the male's flowing fins.

Breeding

Guppies are livebearers and breed readily. Females give birth to live fry every 4–6 weeks. Provide floating plants or a breeding box to protect fry from being eaten. Fry can be fed crushed flake food or baby brine shrimp from birth and will begin showing colour within a few weeks.

The Flamingo Red Guppy is a delightful and easy-to-keep fish that rewards its keeper with beauty, activity, and the joy of watching new generations grow. A wonderful pair for any guppy enthusiast.