Appearance

• Body: Shiny metallic silver/blue iridescence

• Tail: Deep red rose-pattern tail, usually large and ruffled like flower petals

• Fin Type: Often halfmoon/rosetail with layered edges

• Size: 3.5–4.5 cm (males), 5–6 cm (females)

Care Requirements

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 24–28°C

• pH: 6.8–7.8

• Hardness: Medium–hard

• Tank Size: Minimum 20–30 L for a trio

Behavior

• Peaceful and active

• Best kept as 1 male : 2–3 females if breeding

• Loves planted tanks (Anubias, Java Fern, Guppy Grass, etc.)

Diet

To keep the metallic shine bright:

• High-quality guppy pellets

• Frozen/live food: daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms

• Occasional spirulina flakes for color balance

Breeding

Metal Red Rose Tails breed easily:

• Gestation: 25–30 days

• Can produce 20–40 fry

• Fry should be separated for better survival

• Feed fry: crushed flakes, micro worms, baby brine shrimp

Ideal Tank Setup

• Gentle sponge filter

• Plants for hiding

• Slightly warm water (26°C is ideal)

• Good lighting to enhance the metallic body