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    Dark Red Dragon Guppy

    Dark Red Dragon Guppy

    Mixed Male & Female
    $70.00 USD
    $70.00 USD
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    Dark Red Dragon Guppy – Deep Chocolate Red Color with Bold Dragon Pattern

    🐉 Rich Dark Red & Chocolate Tones with Intricate Dragon-Style Markings

    The Dark Red Dragon Guppy is a striking fancy guppy variety featuring an intense combination of dark red, chocolate, burgundy, and deep maroon coloration accented by an intricate Dragon-style pattern. Its darker color palette gives this guppy a powerful, sophisticated appearance that stands apart from brighter red guppy strains.

    The signature Dragon pattern creates a detailed network of scales, lines, spots, and contrasting markings across the body and fins. Combined with the rich chocolate-red base color, these patterns give the fish an armored, dragon-scale appearance that becomes especially impressive under aquarium lighting.

    Depending on the individual fish and viewing angle, the coloration can range from deep blood red and burgundy to chocolate brown and dark metallic red. The flowing tail and dorsal fin help display the intricate pattern as the fish moves through the water, creating a dramatic centerpiece for planted and display aquariums.

    📋 Dark Red Dragon Guppy Care Guide

    Feature Details
    🔬 Scientific Name Poecilia reticulata
    🌍 Origin Captive-bred ornamental strain
    🎨 Color Dark red, burgundy, chocolate, and deep maroon tones
    🐉 Pattern Intricate Dragon-style scale and reticulated markings
    ✨ Special Feature Deep chocolate-red coloration combined with bold dragon-scale patterning
    📏 Size Up to 2 inches (5 cm)
    ⏳ Lifespan Approximately 1–2 years with proper care
    🌡 Temperature 72°–78°F (22°–26°C)
    💧 pH Range 6.7–7.8
    🌿 Plant Friendly? ✅ Yes, excellent for planted aquariums
    🍽 Diet Omnivore; quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and live foods
    🤝 Behavior Peaceful, social, active, and suitable for community aquariums
    🏠 Tank Size Minimum 10 gallons recommended for a group

    🌟 Why Choose Dark Red Dragon Guppies?

    The Dark Red Dragon Guppy is an excellent choice for aquarists who prefer deeper, richer colors over traditional bright red guppy varieties. Its blend of dark chocolate-red coloration and complex Dragon patterning creates a bold, premium appearance with plenty of visual detail.

    The darker body color contrasts beautifully against green aquatic plants, pale sand, light rocks, and natural aquascapes. Under strong aquarium lighting, the patterned scales and fins can reveal subtle metallic highlights while maintaining the deep burgundy and chocolate tones that define this strain.

    Whether added to a fancy guppy collection, planted aquarium, breeding project, or peaceful community tank, the Dark Red Dragon Guppy brings a dramatic combination of rich coloration, intricate pattern, and graceful swimming behavior.

    Product Parameters

    🐠 Guppy Fish Water Parameters

    🌡️ Temperature: 72°F - 82°F (22°C - 28°C) (Optimal for active and healthy guppies)

    ⚖️ pH Level: 6.8 - 7.8 (Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline)

    💧 Water Hardness (GH): 8 - 12 dGH (Moderate hardness supports strong health)

    🏞️ Carbonate Hardness (KH): 4 - 8 dKH (Helps stabilize pH levels)

    ☀️ Lighting: Moderate (Enhances colors but avoid excessive exposure to prevent stress)

    🌱 Substrate & Plants: Fine gravel or sand; live plants provide hiding spots and oxygen.

    💨 CO2 Sensitivity: Low; avoid excessive CO2 as it can affect pH stability.

    🧪 Ammonia & Nitrites: 0 ppm (Toxic to guppies, regular water changes required)

    🌊 Water Flow: Low to moderate (Guppies prefer calm waters)

    🏠 Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons for a small group (Larger tanks offer better stability)

    Keep water conditions stable, and your guppies will stay vibrant, healthy, and active! 😊

    Direction

    🐠 How to Acclimate New Guppy Fish

    🔹 📦 Unpack Carefully – Gently remove the bag containing your guppies from the shipping box.

    🔹 🌡️ Float to Match Temperature – Place the sealed bag in your tank for 15-20 minutes to equalize water temperature.

    🔹 💧 Drip Acclimate – Slowly add small amounts of tank water to the bag every 5 minutes for about 30-45 minutes.

    🔹 🏠 Release Gently – Use a net to transfer the guppies into the tank, avoiding adding bag water.

    🔹 💡 Dim the Lights – Reduce lighting for a few hours to minimize stress.

    🔹 🌊 Monitor Behavior – Guppies may be shy at first; allow them time to explore.

    🔹 🛡️ Check Water Parameters – Ensure pH, temperature, and ammonia levels match their needs.

    🔹 🍽️ Wait Before Feeding – Feed after 4-6 hours once they’ve adjusted.

    With proper acclimation, your guppies will settle in quickly and thrive in their new home! 😊

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    Flat Rate Shipping As Low As $20

    At Tropicflow, we strive to make the shipping process as affordable and convenient as possible for our customers. Our flat rate shipping starts as low as $20, and the more fish you purchase, the more you save on shipping fees. We encourage our customers to combine as many fish as possible in each order to take advantage of these cost-saving opportunities.

    High Quality Product

    At Tropicflow, we take pride in shipping only the highest quality product to our customers. Our fish, plant are carefully selected for their excellent health, vibrant colors, and wide, full tails.

    100% Live Arrive Guarantee

    Tropicflow takes great pride in the quality of our products, and we proudly extend a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee for every shipment we dispatch. In the unfortunate event that any of the livestock or plants in your order do not survive upon arrival, we are dedicated to offering you a full refund in the form of store credit, covering the precise cost of the item, excluding shipping expenses. Your satisfaction is our commitment!

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      High Quality Produce

      At Tropicflow, we take the health and happiness of our fish, plant seriously. That's why we only send out the best of the best - healthy fish with shiny, vibrant colors and beautifully wide tails. And before they make their way to your aquarium, we give them the royal treatment: two full days of quarantine to ensure they're in top shape and ready for their new home.

    • Flat Shipping Rates $15

      Flat Shipping Rates $20

      Tropicflow offers UPS 2-day air flat rate shipping for $20, allowing you to consolidate multiple fish in a single order. This cost-effective shipping option ensures swift delivery while giving you the freedom to add as many fish as you desire to your order.

    • 100% Live Arrival Guarantee

      100% Live Arrival Guarantee

      At Tropicflow, our top priority is to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied with their purchases. We understand that receiving a shipment with dead livestock or plants can be a frustrating experience, which is why we offer our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. Rest assured, we are committed to making things right and ensuring that you are happy with your purchase.