Male Pink Rose Guppy 3.5cm

Male Pink Rose Guppy

The Male Pink Rose Guppy is a dazzling and somewhat newer strain that’s quickly gaining attention in the guppy world. Whether you're looking to add a centrepiece to a nano aquarium or hoping to start a breeding line with something unique, the Pink Rose guppy is a phenomenal option.

What sets this strain apart is its dreamy pastel pink base colour that runs through the body and tail. The soft tones shift into pearlescent blues and lavenders under aquarium lighting, making it appear almost floral in its colour gradient, hence the name. The tail is broad and rounded like a petal, edged with light speckling or translucent frills depending on the exact line. It’s a guppy that looks delicate but is just as tough as its more common cousins. This strain remains relatively rare in Australia, making it a true collector's guppy. These guppies will look great in almost any aquarium setting, whether it's a hardscape-only aquarium or a planted community tank. 

Guppies are one of the easiest fish in the aquarium hobby to breed, which is why they are such a popular species. These are livebearers, which means the females will give birth to fully formed fry instead of eggs. Females tend to have less green around the fins and body compared to males, along with smaller fins; however will get larger. The wild habitat of the natural guppy is widespread from South America to Mexico.

Tank Recommendations for Male Pink Rose Guppy

Being a very small and easy to care for fish, a trio of these Pink Rose Guppies can be kept in nano aquariums with a minimum being a 37 litre aquarium. A sand or gravel substrate would be fine for these fish as well. A lot of plant growth will also make these fish contrast really well, but also make for handy locations where guppy fry can grow. Guppies, however, are in fact considered to be a ‘hard water fish meaning they prefer the water to have an elevated PH and are not like a tetra. This higher PH of 7 - 8 can be achieved with a PH buffer or African cichlid lake conditioning salts.

Breeding

Breeding Pink Rose Guppies or any other guppy, for that matter, is super easy and very different from any other aquarium fish. Where a vast majority of aquarium fish lay eggs, guppies actually give birth to live young, just like mammals. If you are looking to breed guppies, it is recommended that there is a ratio of one male to around 3 or more females to make sure that females do not constantly get stressed by the males attempting to breed. When gravid, the female guppy will develop a dark black ‘egg spot’ near her ventral fin, which is in fact the developing fry. She will then release these in a safe location in the aquarium, which is why it is recommended to have a lot of plant cover in the aquarium. Guppies may also eat any fry they find in the aquarium so aquarists often have a ‘grow out aquarium; however, this is not necessary. With these guppies specifically, it is recommended to line breed or regulate the offspring produced as it will ensure that the genetic traits of the patterning and green are maintained; however, there is a lot of room to experiment and hybridise to create new and better colour strains! 

Suitable Tank Buddies

The Pink Rose Guppy is a very peaceful aquarium fish, and males are no different in aggression when compared with females. They are great with a wide range of nano aquarium fish; however, because of their bright and flashy fins, certain fin-nipping species would be avoided. The other factor is that guppies are a fish that needs a higher PH, so keeping them with South American tetras may not be very suitable as these lower PH.

Usually Compatible

Pseudomogil species such as fork-tail rainbows, blue eyes, rice-fish, and nano aquarium fish, which can tolerate hard water conditions.  

Sometimes Compatible

Medium growing or possibly fin-nipping species. Bettas should also be avoided because of their similar flashy nature to guppies, which could lead to aggression from the bettas' end. 

Rarely Compatible

Large and aggressive species that would prey on the guppies, such as oscars, or jaguar cichlids.

Feeding your Male Pink Rose Guppy

The Pink Rose Guppy is very easy to feed once it is settled into the aquarium. It will readily eat a wide range of foods but would prefer to have a floating nano pellet or flake due to its top-dwelling behaviour. Giving them a nutritional food with good protein and varied ingredients can result in the mild colours being slightly more enhanced.