What type of guppy is this?

[jkkgron2]

Hi everyone! I just got 10+ guppies today, but the seller didn’t specify what type they are. They look stunning though. Any idea what they are based on the pic below?


SanDiegoRedneck

 

[SanDiegoRedneck]

Hi everyone! I just got 10+ guppies today, but the seller didn’t specify what type they are. They look stunning though. Any idea what they are based on the pic below?

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SanDiegoRedneck

Orange yellow tiger I think. Never had them. But guess.

 

[jkkgron2]

Orange yellow tiger I think. Never had them. But guess.

Hm.. similar but the tigers have shorter fins, I think. What about red grass? Those seem pretty similar.

 

[SanDiegoRedneck]

Hm.. similar but the tigers have shorter fins, I think. What about red grass? Those seem pretty similar.

Yes redgrass an option as they have that classic black swoosh up side. They look orange in pic. I know how hard to get true color of guppies on pictures.

Here is bluegrass for reference

 

[jkkgron2]

Yes redgrass an option as they have that classic black swoosh up side. They look orange in pic. I know how hard to get true color of guppies on pictures

In person they’re reddish orange, so I’m guessing maybe red grass guppys but it’s hard to tell. The females have blue/gray colored fins, with some nice patterning and a bit of yellow too.

 

[SanDiegoRedneck]

In person they’re reddish orange, so I’m guessing maybe red grass guppys but it’s hard to tell. The females have blue/gray colored fins, with some nice patterning.

Females have that color because redgrass and bluegrass have both Gene's in both strains. Probably redgrass

 

[jkkgron2]

Females have that color because redgrass and bluegrass have both Gene's in both strains. Probably redgrass

Awesome! Both females look like they’re about to pop, so it’ll be fun to watch the fry grow. One female has a bit of a bacterial thing on one of its pectorial fins, but it should clear up with clean water

 

[SanDiegoRedneck]

Awesome! Both females look like they’re about to pop, so it’ll be fun to watch the fry grow. One female has a bit of a bacterial thing on one of its pectorial fins, but it should clear up with clean water

this is what emeraldking informed me of about my bluegrass, and after doing research with my blue and blue i may only get %40 blues. genetics are crazy. so i have 5 tanks just for my bluegrass / redgrass to keep blues genetics as clean as possible

"
Don´t be surprised if you´ll see red grass guppies develop as well. For blue grass ♂ x blue grass ♀ = red offspring. Blue grass ♂ x red grass ♀ = blue offspring. Red grass ♂ x blue grass ♀ = red offspring. Red grass ♂ x red grass ♀ = blue offspring.
It's not a 100% but a reasonable number will turn out like this. "

 

[jkkgron2]

I added in an airstone because the flow was really weak. Do you think it’s going to add too much oxygen to the tank?

AND I already found babies! So far I’ve found three, but right now I only see two. I also added in some more floaters after I saw a baby being chased.

Do you think the babies will be red grass or blue grass ?

Pic of babies

 

[SanDiegoRedneck]

I added in an airstone because the flow was really weak. Do you think it’s going to add too much oxygen to the tank?

AND I already found babies! So far I’ve found three, but right now I only see two. I also added in some more floaters after I saw a baby being chased.

Do you think the babies will be red grass or blue grass ?

Pic of babies
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are we just guessing? because if they are not the grass line they will be orange like parents. if from the red / bluegrass line you will get both plus like %10 of this cull guppy they used to breed in its silver n black mostly

haha ill go one blue 2 red for fun

no not too much bubbles. i have some in 55gal with 2 filters and bubbler all my 20 longs have HOB and sponge and they swim in current but as long as places to rest its good. planted is good because natural place to get away from current

I added in an airstone because the flow was really weak. Do you think it’s going to add too much oxygen to the tank?

AND I already found babies! So far I’ve found three, but right now I only see two. I also added in some more floaters after I saw a baby being chased.

Do you think the babies will be red grass or blue grass ?

Pic of babies
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so jealous I have had my purples like a month now and no babies still. but 7 huge mommys. my bluegrass dropped same day. like 30

 

[jkkgron2]

are we just guessing? because if they are not the grass line they will be orange like parents. if from the red / bluegrass line you will get both plus like %10 of this cull guppy they used to breed in its silver n black mostly

haha ill go one blue 2 red for fun

no not too much bubbles. i have some in 55gal with 2 filters and bubbler all my 20 longs have HOB and sponge and they swim in current but as long as places to rest its good. planted is good because natural place to get away from current

Based off the patterning and similar coloring I think they are the red grass, but it could also be a different strain. I’m hoping they’re the grass line- but not certain. What’s confusing me is they have the same patterning as the red grass, but they’re orange. Females are blue, yellow, and gray though.

I made sure to include some spots near the bottom and middle of the tank. I added the bubbler near the heater so the heat can be spread out quicker. Good to hear it’s ok

 

[SanDiegoRedneck]

Based off the patterning and similar coloring I think they are the red grass, but it could also be a different strain. I’m hoping they’re the grass line- but not certain. What’s confusing me is they have the same patterning as the red grass, but they’re orange. Females are blue, yellow, and gray though.

I made sure to include some spots near the bottom and middle of the tank. I added the bubbler near the heater so the heat can be spread out quicker. Good to hear it’s ok

Sometimes I worry with how much my fry stay in flow... but it's their choice, I'm feeding high protein fry foods so get your workout on I suppose.

 

[emeraldking]

Looking at their appearance, I'd say a mix for sure. No pure line. But there could be grass and leopard in there looking at the finnage pattern. But they aren't pure grass guppies. The finnage pattern says so...

 

[jkkgron2]

I haven’t even had them for a week and I already have 10-20 babies in the tank.. and one female looks like she’s about to pop. Lol.

Should I treat them for internal parasites, just in case?

 

[SanDiegoRedneck]

I haven’t even had them for a week and I already have 10-20 babies in the tank.. and one female looks like she’s about to pop. Lol.

Should I treat them for internal parasites, just in case?

Just me personally but I treat all my new guppies for internal parasites. No matter where I got then from.

Shot myself in foot in the past not doing from a hobbiest

Guppies in particular are notorious for parasites in purchased fish

 

[jkkgron2]

Just me personally but I treat all my new guppies for internal parasites. No matter where I got then from.

Shot myself in foot in the past not doing from a hobbiest

Guppies in particular are notorious for parasites in purchased fish

Alright, I’ll treat them with levamisole. Thanks!