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Male Flamestrike Elephant Ear Guppy
Male Flamestrike Elephant Ear Guppy
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🔥 Male Flamestrike Elephant Ear Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
Turn your aquarium into a living display of fire and motion with the breathtaking Male Flamestrike Elephant Ear Guppy. This premium guppy variety is known for its intense flame-like red, orange, and yellow colouration, paired with oversized flowing pectoral fins (the “elephant ear” trait) that give it a dramatic, elegant swimming style.
A true showpiece fish in UK aquatics, this guppy combines bold colour, unique finnage, and constant activity, making it a standout in any planted or display aquarium.
🌿 Why Choose Male Flamestrike Elephant Ear Guppy?
🔥 Striking flame-inspired red, orange, and yellow colouration
👂 Large “elephant ear” pectoral fins for dramatic movement
🐠 Constantly active and highly visible in the tank
🌱 Perfect for planted and aquascaped aquariums
⭐ Premium ornamental guppy variety
Each male displays slightly different flame patterning, meaning every fish has its own unique visual appeal.
📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
📛 Common Name: Male Flamestrike Elephant Ear Guppy
🏠 Tank Size: 30L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 22–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.8–7.8
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Flake food, micro pellets, frozen & live foods
👥 Group Size: 3+ males or mixed groups recommended
These guppies thrive in well-planted aquariums with gentle filtration and stable water conditions. Plants help enhance their colour and reduce stress while allowing natural behaviour.
🐠 Compatibility
Ideal for peaceful community aquariums with other small tropical fish such as tetras, rasboras, endlers, platies, shrimp, and snails. Avoid fin-nipping or aggressive species.
Important Notes
As livebearers, guppies can breed easily if males and females are kept together. Keeping males-only groups ensures maximum colour display without population control issues.
The Male Flamestrike Elephant Ear Guppy is a premium choice for UK fishkeepers seeking a bold, elegant, and highly decorative fish that adds movement, colour, and personality to any aquarium.