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:

• Light sand or fine gravel
• Dense plants for females and young
• Avoid strong currents to avoid tiring the long-finned males.

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

Maintenance sheet

Scientific name	Poecilia reticulata "Red Cap Brazil
Common name	Guppy Red Cap (Brazil)
Adult size	3 - 4 cm (male), 4 - 5 cm (female)
Origin	Breeding (Brazilian line)
Temperature	22 - 26 °C
pH	6.8 - 7.8
GH	8 - 20 °dGH
KH	5 - 15 °KH
Conductivity	250 - 500 µS
Life expectancy	2 - 3 years
Behaviour	Pacific, gregarious
Living zone	Surface / environment
Minimum volume	60 L (group)
Diet	Omnivore

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.