Back to species
Species profile

Golden Red Mosaic Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

Golden Red Mosaic Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a social community species for a cycled 10+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 2 inches as an adult, 72-80°F water, pH 7-8.4, and beginner-friendly care. Keep a group of at least 3; larger groups often behave more naturally when the tank has room.

FlashyBeginner-friendly care
Golden Red Mosaic Guppy, a flashy 2 inch aquarium species for 10+ gallon tanks
10 galMinimum tank
2 inAdult size
3Schooling minimum
72-80°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
7-8.4
GH
8-20 dGH
KH
4-12 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
0/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore
Diet difficulty
1/5
Care difficulty
1/5

Planning Notes

gentle flowbaffle recommendedfry predatorsafe with adult shrimp

People also bought

Fish that pair well with Golden Red Mosaic Guppy

These matches are starting points with overlapping water ranges and lower behavior risk. Always check the full stocking plan, tank size, and group counts before buying.

Can I keep this?

Run Golden Red Mosaic Guppy through the checker with your tank size, cycle status, water, group count, and tankmates before buying.

Check my tank
Compare this species

Put Golden Red Mosaic Guppy beside another profile to compare water range, size, diet, schooling needs, and behavior.

Open comparison
Will plants work?

Match Golden Red Mosaic Guppy against aquarium plants for nibbling, uprooting, cover, flow, and water-range flags.

Open plant match
Ask about my setup

Ask Advisor how Golden Red Mosaic Guppy fits with your current tank, recent logs, plants, and livestock.

Ask Advisor
View native range

Open the origins map to see reviewed native-range coordinates and regional context for Golden Red Mosaic Guppy.

Open origins map

From keepers

Loading…