Platinum Red Tail Dumbo Guppies feature a shimmering platinum body with oversized 'dumbo' pectoral fins and a bright red tail, making them stand out in any aquarium.
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Platinum Red Tail Dumbo Guppies feature a shimmering platinum body with oversized 'dumbo' pectoral fins and a bright red tail, making them stand out in any aquarium.
This guppy showcases a metallic platinum body, striking red tail, and oversized dumbo pectoral fins that resemble elephant ears. Males are more vividly colored and have more pronounced fins compared to females.
1–3 years
Omnivorous
With their shimmering platinum body, bold red tail, and signature dumbo fins, Platinum Red Tail Dumbo Guppies make a stunning addition to peaceful aquariums. They add elegance, color, and lively activity to any setup.
Beginner
10 gallons
6.8 – 7.8
Moderately hard to hard
22°C – 28°C (72°F – 82°F)
2.5 inches
Neon tetras, ember tetras, mollies, platys, Corydoras, rasboras, peaceful snails
Angelfish, Betta (male), Tiger Barbs, Oscars, Jack Dempsey, Cichlids, aggressive Gouramis, fin-nippers
Poecilia reticulata
Poeciliidae
Selectively bred in Asia from wild guppy strains originally from South America
Peaceful, social, best kept in groups
Feed a balanced diet including high-quality guppy pellets, flakes, and color-enhancing foods. Supplement with live or frozen daphnia, brine shrimp, or bloodworms 2–3 times a week. Offer blanched veggies occasionally to improve digestion.
Livebearer – females give birth to fully formed free-swimming fry
A prolific livebearer, females give birth every 4–6 weeks, producing 20–60 fry depending on age and health. Fry are easy to raise and can eat powdered flakes or freshly hatched brine shrimp. Dense plants like Java moss help increase fry survival.
Maintain stable water with pH 6.8–7.8, moderate hardness, and clean conditions. Perform 25–30% weekly water changes to avoid nitrate buildup. Use a gentle filter as strong flow can stress them.
Prone to fin rot, ich, and fungal infections in poor water conditions. Their larger dumbo fins can make them targets for fin nippers or cause them to struggle in strong currents.
Peaceful and friendly
Platinum Red Tail Dumbo Guppies are peaceful, active swimmers that enjoy exploring all parts of the tank. Males frequently display their dumbo fins while courting females, adding graceful movement and charm.
The Platinum Red Tail Dumbo Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a premium designer guppy variety known for its gleaming platinum body coloration, vibrant red tail, and signature large 'elephant ear' dumbo pectoral fins. These fins give a graceful appearance as they glide through the water. Selectively bred in Asia, this variety is highly sought after for show tanks and planted aquariums. They are hardy, easy to breed, and suitable for beginners as well as hobbyists who appreciate unique guppy strains.