{"product_id":"dumbo-dragon-guppy","title":"Dumbo Dragon Guppy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Dumbo Dragon Guppy\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dumbo Dragon Guppy is a striking designer guppy variety known for its \u003cstrong\u003elarge flowing pectoral fins, vibrant dragon-style colouration and impressive ornamental tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. Males are typically much more colourful than females and can display intense red, orange, yellow, blue or metallic tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eDumbo or Elephant Ear pectoral fins\u003c\/strong\u003e are the defining feature of this variety, giving the fish a unique appearance and making it a popular choice for planted and community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDumbo Dragon Guppies are peaceful, active and relatively easy to care for. They thrive in stable, clean water with plenty of plants and open swimming areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all guppies, they are \u003cstrong\u003elivebearers\u003c\/strong\u003e and can reproduce readily. Females can give birth to large numbers of fry, so a planted aquarium provides useful hiding places for young fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dumbo Dragon Guppy \/ Dumbo Ear Guppy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poeciliidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Fish \/ Livebearer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater to Upper Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community aquariums, planted tanks and nano-friendly setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Dumbo Dragon Guppies peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are peaceful community fish and can be kept with other similarly sized, non-aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Dumbo Dragon Guppies get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales generally reach around \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, while females can grow to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Dumbo Dragon Guppies breed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are livebearers and reproduce readily in aquariums. Females give birth to free-swimming fry rather than laying eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Dumbo Dragon Guppies eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivores and readily accept quality flakes and micro pellets, along with \u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina, daphnia, baby brine shrimp and other small frozen or live foods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan male and female Dumbo Dragon Guppies be kept together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, although breeding can happen very quickly. If you don't want large numbers of fry, keeping males separately or maintaining an all-male group can be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping too many males and females together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuppies reproduce rapidly. A ratio of around \u003cstrong\u003eone male to several females\u003c\/strong\u003e helps reduce constant attention on individual females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with fin-nipping fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir large flowing fins can make them vulnerable to fin-nipping tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing very soft or acidic water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuppies generally prefer stable, mineral-rich water with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall portions fed regularly are preferable to excessive feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllowing water quality to deteriorate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir elaborate fins can be particularly susceptible to damage when water quality is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":48942449492107,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":48942449524875,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/NjTBdL9I-pWYrBvAuaydPoFf3CgCxFjyRRzE-M0MUzQVaVZbJTIq6EM8-TQfR7NW6mnIzg_CU3HKgrIBrvTMKTuJzw8EDlguL_X-RuEz0UW9OjF51fePCmSz3cijmJ-TTLiZ27vIoOnt3xx_TKA8bKumx4UNoGAO5bdc2F5j20gPTJrykk1oCw7.jpg?v=1787195308","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/dumbo-dragon-guppy","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}