Red Topaz Guppy (Pair)

Name: Red Topaz Guppy (Pair)
Brand: Apex Aquatic
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Description

About Red Topaz Guppy

The Red Topaz Guppy is a striking selectively bred guppy variety known for its intense red-orange colouration and elegant flowing fins. Males typically display the strongest colour, with brilliant red extending across the body and tail, often complemented by subtle golden or orange tones.

Guppies are peaceful, active livebearers that are exceptionally popular for their vibrant colours, easy care requirements, and fascinating breeding behaviour. Red Topaz Guppies are particularly well suited to planted aquariums where their vivid colour contrasts beautifully against green aquatic plants.

They are best kept in groups and appreciate aquariums with plenty of plants, open swimming areas, and gentle filtration. If males and females are housed together, expect regular breeding, making guppies an excellent choice for aquarists interested in livebearer breeding.

A varied diet of quality guppy flakes or micro pellets supplemented with baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and other appropriately sized frozen or live foods will help maintain strong colouration and healthy growth.

Bright, active, and easy to care for, the Red Topaz Guppy is an excellent choice for beginner aquarists and experienced livebearer enthusiasts.

Quick Care Guide

Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
Common Name: Red Topaz Guppy
Origin: Captive-bred ornamental variety
Adult Size: Male 3–4 cm | Female 4–6 cm
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Minimum Tank Size: 40 Litres
Temperature: 22–28°C
pH: 6.8–8.0
Water Hardness: Moderate to Hard
Difficulty: Beginner
Lifespan: 1.5–3 Years
Suitable For: Planted aquariums, community tanks, nano aquariums, and livebearer setups

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Red Topaz Guppies good for beginners?

Yes. Guppies are hardy, adaptable, peaceful, and relatively easy to care for, making them an excellent beginner fish.

How many Red Topaz Guppies should I keep?

They are social fish and do best in groups. If keeping males and females together, a ratio of approximately 1 male to 2–3 females helps reduce excessive attention on individual females.

Do Red Topaz Guppies breed easily?

Yes. Guppies are prolific livebearers and can produce fry regularly when kept with both males and females.

What do Red Topaz Guppies eat?

They accept quality flakes and micro pellets as well as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and other suitable frozen or live foods.

Can Red Topaz Guppies live with shrimp?

Yes. Adult shrimp are generally safe, although guppies may eat newly hatched shrimplets. Dense moss and plants provide valuable protection for young shrimp.

Common Mistakes

Keeping too many males
Male guppies constantly court females. Keeping more females than males helps distribute this behaviour and reduce stress.

Overcrowding
Guppies reproduce rapidly, so populations can increase quickly. Plan for future fry when stocking.

Keeping them in very soft water
Guppies generally perform best in stable, moderately hard water with adequate mineral content.

Poor water quality
High stocking levels and frequent breeding can place a heavy load on the aquarium. Regular water changes are important.

Feeding only one type of food
A varied diet helps maintain strong colouration, growth, and overall health.

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Care & quarantine

This fish has been through our dedicated quarantine system and is feeding, settled and health-checked before sale. We still recommend acclimating slowly and quarantining new additions at home. Our team is happy to talk you through the right setup - just ask.

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