Overview: Red Lace Guppy is one of the red-coloured variants of Poecilia reticulata that has developed after years of selective breeding. The beautiful red lace pattern on the entire body makes this amazing Guppy look superb. This pattern is also present in the fins, increasing the beauty multiple times. Peaceful in nature and easy to handle and care for, Red Lace Guppy could be a wonderful addition to any aquarium. It is also a perfect fish for beginners. With proper nutrition and water parameters, Red lace Guppy exhibits its true colours and live a healthy and happy life in the tank. It is not an aggressive fish and can easily live with other peaceful tank mates. Make sure you keep the water parameters within the advisable range to keep the Guppy free from stress.
Distribution and Habitat: Red Lace Guppy was developed after years of careful selective breeding. Breeders always look forward to breeding guppies to develop beautiful variants, and this is one of them. Guppies are indigenous to Northern South America. It can live in varied water parameters and in a tank with a minimum size of 10 gallons. Make sure you keep the tank close from above by putting a lid so that Guppy do not jump outside. You can often find them swimming in the upper layers of the tank.
Temperature: Guppies will survive well in the temperature range of 18 to 28 degrees Celsius. Although they can tolerate minor fluctuations, keeping the temperature in the advisable range will keep the fish free from stress.
Water conditions: pH should remain between 5.5 to 8, and hardness should not go beyond 30 dKH if the tank has guppies in it. Again, guppies will survive in minor changes, but keeping the water parameters within the range will ensure their well being. You can easily keep a Red lace Guppy in a freshwater community aquarium. Since it is quite energetic, ensure keeping the tank closed with a lid from above to prevent fatal escape.
Breeding: Red Lace Guppy is easy to breed. They are livebearers. Get a separate breeding tank and a breeding box if you are planning to breed them. Also, you need to protect the fry from the adults as they often end up eating them. Transfer the fry to the breeding box. With a little expertise, even beginners can breed the guppies.
Feeding: Red Lace Guppies are omnivorous. Feed them with algae-based food as well as meat-based food. They are not picky eaters. Give them whatever fish food is available, and they will eat it happily. Try not to overfeed them as it may result in making the tank dirty. If you have fry, feed them brine shrimp, micro food and pulverized flakes.
Lifespan: Guppies normally live for 3 to 4 years when provided with proper nutrition and water parameters.
Do You Know? Red Lace Guppies are developed after years of careful selective breeding that has given them beautiful lace patterns on the body and tail.
