Balloon Golden Red Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

Quarantined guppy and livebearer for planted community aquariums in Canada.

The Balloon Golden Red Guppy is a selectively bred guppy strain valued for golden-red colour with a rounded balloon body profile. Guppies are among the most searched and beginner-friendly freshwater aquarium fish, but the best results still come from stable water, good feeding, and careful stocking.

Why This Fish Stands Out

• Colourful livebearer with strong display value
• Pair option supports breeding or line-keeping projects
• Active, peaceful fish for planted community aquariums
• Popular choice for beginner aquarists and breeding projects

Aquarium Setup & Behaviour

Use a mature aquarium with stable filtration, plants or cover, and peaceful tankmates. Guppies prefer calm-to-moderate flow and should not be kept with fin-nipping fish that may damage fancy tails.

Guppies are social livebearers and do well in active groups. If keeping males and females together, expect breeding; for display-only tanks, many hobbyists keep male-only groups or manage fry with dense plants and grow-out space.

Feeding

Feed quality micro-pellets or flakes with occasional frozen/live foods. Small, consistent feeding helps support colour, body condition, and fry production.

Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity

Colour comes from the fish's selected line, genetics, maturity, health, and proper conditioning. Topick Aquarium does not use hormones to artificially enhance colour.

Topick Aquarium Livestock Standard

All fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Livebearers such as guppies, platies, swordtails, and mollies are often adaptable, but a cycled aquarium, stable maintenance, and gradual acclimation are still important for long-term success.

Care Summary

• Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
• Adult Size: Males usually around 3–4 cm; females can reach about 5–6 cm depending on line
• Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Recommended Tank: Mature planted or community freshwater aquarium with stable filtration and compatible tankmates

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this guppy good for beginners?
Yes, guppies are one of the most beginner-friendly livebearers when kept in a cycled, stable aquarium.

Will this guppy breed?
If males and females are kept together, breeding is very likely. Females can also store sperm and produce multiple batches of fry.

Can guppies live with shrimp?
Adult guppies are usually peaceful, but they may eat very small baby shrimp. Dense plants and moss improve shrimp survival.

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