Albino Platinum Red Tail Dumbo Ear Guppy (Fancy Strain)

The Albino Platinum Red Tail Dumbo Ear Guppy is a stunning fancy guppy strain known for its striking colour contrast and elegant finnage. These fish feature a bright platinum body, vibrant red tail, and large dumbo-style pectoral fins that give them a unique and graceful swimming motion.

Their pale albino base colour allows the red tail and flowing fins to stand out beautifully, making them a standout addition to planted aquariums and livebearer tanks.

Fancy guppies are highly popular among aquarists due to their colour variety, active behaviour, and ease of breeding.

At N8 Aquatics, our guppies are raised in stable aquarium environments and selected for health, colour, and strong genetics.

Why Aquarists Love Fancy Guppies

Fancy guppies are one of the most popular aquarium fish because they are:

• colourful and active
• easy to care for
• beginner friendly
• suitable for planted aquariums
• capable of breeding readily in home aquariums

Their constant movement and flowing fins make them a beautiful addition to community tanks.

Strain Features

This strain is known for its distinctive characteristics:

• albino-platinum red body coloration
• vibrant red tail
• large dumbo-style pectoral fins
• flowing tail finnage
• elegant swimming behaviour

These traits make this guppy strain especially attractive in planted aquariums.

Species Snapshot

• Size Sold: Juveniles / young adults
• Adult Size: 3–5 cm
• Tank Size: 40 L minimum
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 6.5 – 7.8
• Difficulty: Easy

Key Information

• Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
• Common Name: Fancy Guppy
• Strain: Albino Platinum Red Tail Dumbo Ear
• Adult Size: Approximately 3–5 cm
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Recommended Tank Setup

Fancy guppies thrive in planted aquariums with gentle filtration and stable water conditions.

Recommended tank features include:

• live plants for cover
• open swimming areas
• sponge or gentle filtration
• stable water parameters

Plants help provide shelter for fry if breeding occurs.

Water Parameters

Guppies are adaptable and thrive in a wide range of aquarium conditions.

• Temperature: 22–28 °C
• pH: 6.5 – 7.8
• GH: 6 – 15 dGH
• Water Flow: Low to moderate

Regular water changes will help maintain healthy fish and strong colouration.

Diet

Fancy guppies benefit from a varied diet.

Recommended foods include:

• high quality micro pellets
• guppy-specific foods
• crushed flakes
• baby brine shrimp
• daphnia or other live foods

A varied diet helps promote colour development and healthy growth. Be careful not to overfeed as fancy guppies are especially susceptible to bloating/swim bladder issues on high protein diets. 

Ideal food is 38-42% protein with 5-10% fibre 

Compatibility

Fancy guppies are peaceful and suitable for many community aquariums.

Suitable tankmates include:

• small tetras
• rasboras
• Corydoras
• rainbowfish
• shrimp in planted tanks

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping fish.

Behaviour

Fancy guppies are constantly active and social fish that enjoy swimming throughout the aquarium.

Males display their colourful fins while interacting with other fish, making them a lively addition to planted aquariums.

They are also livebearers and may reproduce readily in suitable aquariums.

Why Buy From N8 Aquatics

• Healthy aquarium-raised fish
• Carefully selected fancy strains
• Strong genetics and vibrant colouration
• Ideal for planted and community aquariums

Our fish are raised in stable aquarium environments to ensure healthy livestock ready for your tank.

Pickup Information

N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.

Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.

Important

All fish should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.

Please ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.