Guppy Red Cap Brazil m/f 2-3 cm (pair)
Guppy Red Cap Brazil m/f 2-3 cm (pair)

Guppy Red Cap Brazil m/f 2-3 cm (pair)

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Guppy Red Cap Brazil ♂/♀ (2-3 cm)

Red cap guppy - bright, colourful and easy to breed in pairs.

The Guppy Red Cap Brazil is a breeding variety of Poecilia reticulata, notable for its **bright red head contrasting with a translucent silver body**. This Brazilian strain is prized for its active behaviour, ease of breeding and **wide tolerance in the community aquarium**.

Behaviour & maintenance

This guppy is :

  • Gregarious, peaceful and very active
  • Best kept in small groups, ideally 1 male for 2-3 females
  • Spontaneous breeder: females give birth to live fry
A well-planted tank with hiding places for the fry is recommended.

Feeding

Omnivorous:

  • Flakes and suitable micro-granules
  • Artemia, daphnia, micro worms (live or frozen)
  • Spirulina, poached spinach, vegetables to supplement the diet
A varied diet stimulates colour and reproduction.

Water quality

  • Temperature: 22 - 26°C
  • pH: 6.8 - 7.8
  • GH: 8 - 20 °dGH
  • KH : 5 - 15 °KH
  • Conductivity: 250 - 500 µS

This strain is robust and adapts well to slightly hard, alkaline tap water.

Decor & environment

Recommendations:

Ideal volume: 60 L minimum for a small mixed group.

Maintenance sheet

Scientific namePoecilia reticulata "Red Cap Brazil
Common nameGuppy Red Cap (Brazil)
Adult size3 - 4 cm (male), 4 - 5 cm (female)
OriginBreeding (Brazilian line)
Temperature22 - 26 °C
pH6.8 - 7.8
GH8 - 20 °dGH
KH5 - 15 °KH
Conductivity250 - 500 µS
Life expectancy2 - 3 years
BehaviourPacific, gregarious
Living zoneSurface / environment
Minimum volume60 L (group)
DietOmnivore

Aquabota tip

To avoid overpopulation, monitor reproduction or introduce natural hiding places to limit the survival rate of fry. Combine with other mild species such as Corydoras, Otocinclus or small Danio.

Shipping & delivery of live fish

The fish are shipped with care in secure isothermal packaging, with pure oxygen and gel-pack if necessary.

Delivery methods

  • France Express (secure delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
  • In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)

Shipment organisation

  • Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
  • France: departures on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
  • Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS

Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)

When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.

Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.

How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.

No deliveries are made on weekends.

How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.

Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.

Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.

Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.

You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.

Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.

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