{"product_id":"red-mix-guppy","title":"Red Mix Guppy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"75e32f6a-f73b-4bc0-b45e-b669b404ad2a\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRed Mix Guppy (\u003cem data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"39\"\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eThe Red Mix Guppy is a stunning and colourful livebearing fish that brings vibrant shades of red, crimson, scarlet, and orange to any freshwater aquarium. With flowing fins, elegant tail shapes, and a variety of unique patterns, every Red Mix Guppy is slightly different, creating a lively and eye-catching display. Their peaceful temperament, hardy nature, and constant activity make them one of the most popular tropical fish for both beginner and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eFriendly, energetic, and full of personality, Red Mix Guppies spend their day exploring every level of the aquarium, displaying their vibrant colours and interacting with other peaceful fish. Their beautiful finnage and graceful swimming make them a standout feature in any community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e🌿 Why Choose Red Mix Guppies?\u003cbr\u003e❤️ Brilliant shades of red, scarlet, and orange\u003cbr\u003e🌈 Every fish has its own unique colour pattern\u003cbr\u003e🐟 Peaceful and ideal for community aquariums\u003cbr\u003e💪 Hardy and beginner-friendly\u003cbr\u003e🌱 Excellent choice for planted and nano aquariums\u003cbr\u003e👶 Easy to breed and fascinating to observe\u003cbr\u003e✨ Active fish that provide constant colour and movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eRed Mix Guppies are selectively bred from the wild Guppy, a species native to northern South America. Through careful breeding, aquarists have developed an incredible range of red colour variations, from deep ruby tails to vibrant full-body red specimens, making this mix an exciting addition to any aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e📏 Care Requirements\u003cbr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e🧬 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e📛 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Mix Guppy\u003cbr data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60L+ recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 4–6cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e⚗️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.2\u003cbr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🧘 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality tropical flakes, micro pellets, spirulina-based foods, frozen bloodworms, daphnia, baby brine shrimp, and other small live or frozen foods\u003cbr data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e👥 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+ recommended (ideally more females than males)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eRed Mix Guppies thrive in mature aquariums with stable water conditions and gentle filtration. They appreciate densely planted aquariums with open swimming areas, floating plants, and plenty of hiding spaces. Live plants not only enhance their colours but also provide shelter for fry if breeding occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003eMaintaining good water quality and offering a varied diet will help keep their colours vibrant and their flowing fins in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e🐠 Compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eRed Mix Guppies are peaceful community fish and are compatible with a wide variety of species, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003e🐟 Platies\u003cbr data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003e🐟 Mollies\u003cbr data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003e🐟 Swordtails\u003cbr data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003e🐟 Corydoras\u003cbr data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003e🐟 Otocinclus\u003cbr data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003e🐟 Small Rasboras\u003cbr data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003e🐟 Ember Tetras\u003cbr data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e🦐 Freshwater Shrimp\u003cbr data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003e🐌 Peaceful freshwater snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eAvoid aggressive cichlids, Tiger Barbs, Serpae Tetras, and other fin-nipping species that may damage their delicate fins. Large predatory fish should also be avoided, as they may view guppies as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9ghvog\" data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003eRed Mix Guppies are prolific livebearers and can produce batches of fully formed fry approximately every 4–6 weeks under suitable conditions. If males and females are kept together, breeding is almost inevitable. Providing dense planting or breeding mops gives young fry the best chance of survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003eMales display the brightest colours and largest tails, while females are generally larger with more subdued colouration. Keeping one male with two or three females helps reduce stress caused by constant courtship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3715\"\u003eAlthough they are very hardy, Red Mix Guppies flourish in clean, well-maintained aquariums with stable water parameters. A balanced diet containing both vegetable matter and protein-rich foods will help maximise their health, colour intensity, and lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"4037\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Red Mix Guppy is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a colourful, peaceful, and easy-to-care-for freshwater fish. With its striking red colouration, lively personality, and graceful swimming style, it makes a beautiful addition to planted aquariums, community tanks, and family-friendly aquatic displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Petra-aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58397576561021,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/red-mix-guppy","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}