Fancy Guppy Pair Magenta Dragon

Magenta Dragon Guppy is a selectively bred fancy guppy strain prized for its intense magenta coloration, metallic sheen, and elegant finnage. Dragon-type guppies are known for strong patterning and vibrant pigmentation, and the magenta line is considered rare and high-quality among imported strains. 

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Appearance

• Deep magenta to pink-magenta body coloration
• Metallic or reflective “dragon” scaling depending on strain genetics
• Can appear in multiple tail shapes (HM, ribbon, round-tail, etc.) depending on breeder line
  – Listings include magenta tiger, ribbon fin, red/yellow variants 
• Vibrant and eye‑catching strain

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Adult Size

• Males: 30–40 mm
• Females: 40–50 mm 

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Temperament

• Peaceful community livebearers
• Thrive in planted aquariums and mix well with other non‑aggressive fish 

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Tank Requirements

• Minimum tank size: 5 gallons for small setups, though larger tanks provide better stability
  (supported by pink/magenta variant care) 
• Prefer warm, moderately hard water
• Planted environments help mimic natural habitat and reduce stress 

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Water Parameters

Based on confirmed magenta guppy listings and pink-magenta line care:

• Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C) 
• pH: 6.8–7.8 
• GH: 10–15 dGH (fancy guppy preference), some listings show 12–18 kH for pink-magenta variant 

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Diet

• Omnivorous; will accept:
  – Quality flakes
  – Micro‑pellets
  – Frozen foods: daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms
• Benefit from color‑enhancing foods due to magenta pigmentation 

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Breeding

• Livebearers; easy to breed
• True‑breeding magenta lines exist, though coloration may vary by genetic input