The Chilli Dumbo Guppy is a fiery red guppy variety known for its bold coloration and large dumbo pectoral fins that enhance its elegant swimming style.
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The Chilli Dumbo Guppy is a fiery red guppy variety known for its bold coloration and large dumbo pectoral fins that enhance its elegant swimming style.
A bright chilli-red tail and body markings combined with large dumbo pectoral fins on both sides of the head. Males usually show deeper red intensity and larger dumbo fins, while females appear slightly paler.
1–3 years
Omnivorous
Loved for its intense red color and unique dumbo fins, the Chilli Dumbo Guppy is an excellent choice for hobbyists who want a standout ornamental guppy. Its graceful movement and bright color make it a beautiful addition to any peaceful aquarium.
Beginner
10 gallons
6.8 – 7.8
Moderately hard to hard
22°C – 28°C (72°F – 82°F)
2.5 inches
Compatible with neon tetras, rasboras, platies, mollies, Corydoras, shrimps, and snails.
Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species such as tiger barbs, angelfish, male bettas, oscars, and large cichlids.
Poecilia reticulata
Poeciliidae
Selective breeding in Asia; ancestors originate from South America
Peaceful and community-friendly. Best kept in groups with a ratio of 1 male to 2–3 females.
Provide a daily diet of guppy flakes or micro-pellets with regular supplements of frozen or live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms to enhance red pigmentation.
Livebearer – females give birth to fully formed free-swimming fry
As livebearers, females give birth every 4–6 weeks, producing 20–50 fry. Use dense plants like Java moss, Subwassertang, or floating plants to maximize fry survival. Fry grow well on baby brine shrimp, micro worms, and high-quality crushed flakes.
Maintain pH 6.8–7.8 with moderate hardness. Perform weekly 25–30% water changes for optimal health and color.
May experience ich, fin rot, or stress-related fungal problems in low water quality. Dumbo fins can be targeted by fin-nippers.
Peaceful and active
Peaceful, social, and highly active. Males often display their large dumbo fins and bold red coloration when courting females.
The Chilli Dumbo Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a visually striking ornamental strain known for its intense chilli-red coloration and oversized dumbo pectoral fins. These large fins resemble elephant ears and create a graceful, flowing motion as the fish swims. This variety is especially prized by guppy enthusiasts for its bold color, distinctive structure, and lively personality. Hardy, beginner-friendly, and easy to breed, the Chilli Dumbo Guppy thrives in planted community tanks and adds a vibrant splash of red to any setup.