Dumbo Ear Red Guppy

About the Dumbo Ear Red Guppy

The Dumbo Ear Red Guppy is one of the most striking fancy guppy varieties available, admired for its oversized flowing pectoral fins and brilliant scarlet-red colouration. Named after the famous elephant for its large "ear-like" fins, this selectively bred guppy combines graceful movement with intense colour, making it a true centrepiece in any freshwater aquarium.

Male Dumbo Ear Red Guppies display vibrant red bodies and tails complemented by their large, fluttering pectoral fins that create an elegant swimming motion. Females are larger with more subdued colouration and much smaller pectoral fins. Their peaceful temperament and active nature make them ideal for planted aquariums and community fish tanks.

Dumbo Ear Red Guppies thrive in densely planted aquariums with gentle filtration, stable water conditions, and plenty of open swimming space. They are excellent companions for Endlers, Corydoras, Platies, Mollies, peaceful Tetras, Rasboras, Otocinclus, and freshwater shrimp. As livebearers, they reproduce readily, making them popular with breeders and hobbyists alike.

A varied diet of premium tropical flakes, micro pellets, spirulina-based foods, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and other live or frozen foods will maximise their vivid colours and support healthy fin development.

Elegant, colourful, and easy to care for, the Dumbo Ear Red Guppy is an exceptional addition to planted aquariums and peaceful freshwater community tanks.

Quick Care Guide

Scientific Name

Poecilia reticulata

Common Name

Dumbo Ear Red Guppy

Origin

Captive-bred ornamental variety

Adult Size

3–6 cm

Temperament

Peaceful

Diet

Omnivore

Minimum Tank Size

40 Litres

Temperature

22–28°C

pH

7.0–8.2

Water Hardness

8–30 dGH

Difficulty

Beginner

Lifespan

2–4 Years

Suitable For

Nano aquariums, planted tanks, freshwater community aquariums, and livebearer aquariums

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Dumbo Ear Red Guppy?

A Dumbo Ear Red Guppy is a selectively bred fancy guppy featuring oversized pectoral fins and brilliant red colouration. The enlarged fins give the fish its distinctive "Dumbo Ear" appearance.

Are Dumbo Ear Red Guppies good for beginners?

Yes. They are hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, making them an excellent choice for beginner and experienced aquarists alike.

What do Dumbo Ear Red Guppies eat?

They thrive on premium tropical flakes, micro pellets, spirulina foods, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and other quality live or frozen foods.

Can Dumbo Ear Red Guppies live with shrimp?

Yes. Adult Cherry Shrimp and Amano Shrimp are generally safe, although very small shrimplets may occasionally be eaten.

Do Dumbo Ear Red Guppies breed easily?

Yes. Like all Guppies, they are prolific livebearers and can produce fry approximately every 25–35 days under good conditions.

Common Mistakes

Keeping them with fin-nipping fish

Avoid Tiger Barbs and other fin-nipping species, as their large pectoral fins and flowing tails are vulnerable to damage.

Poor water quality

Stable water parameters, regular water changes, and efficient filtration are essential for healthy fish and vibrant colours.

Feeding only one type of food

A varied diet promotes brighter colouration, stronger finnage, and improved overall health.

Keeping too many males together

Male Guppies constantly display to one another. If keeping mixed sexes, a ratio of one male to two or three females helps reduce stress.

Underestimating breeding rates

Dumbo Ear Red Guppies breed readily, so plan ahead if housing males and females together.