Green Dragon Guppy Care Guide:
The Green Dragon Guppy is a vibrant and hardy livebearer prized for its metallic green sheen and flowing tail. It thrives in well-maintained freshwater aquariums with stable conditions, moderate filtration, and gentle water flow. Ideal parameters include a temperature of 22–28°C (72–82°F), pH of 7.0–8.0, and moderately hard water. These guppies are peaceful, social fish that do best in groups and make excellent community tank residents. They are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet of high-quality flake food, micro pellets, and supplements of brine shrimp or daphnia. Regular water changes and a planted environment with hiding spots help maintain health and reduce stress. Breeding is easy, as females give birth to live fry every few weeks when kept in clean, warm conditions.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Poecilia reticulata |
| Common Name | Green Dragon Guppy |
| Origin | Selectively bred (originally from South America) |
| Size | 1.5–2.5 inches (4–6 cm) |
| Lifespan | 2–3 years |
| Temperature | 22–28°C (72–82°F) |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Water Hardness | 8–12 dGH |
| Diet | Omnivore (flakes, pellets, live/frozen foods) |
| Temperament | Peaceful, social |
| Tank Size | Minimum 10 gallons |
| Tank Setup | Planted tank with hiding spots and gentle flow |
| Breeding | Livebearer; easy to breed |
| Compatibility | Excellent for peaceful community tanks |
