Blood red Cauliflower Sabertail (Xiphophorus helleri)

The Blood Red Cauliflower Sabertail Guppy is a premium designer strain prized for its deep crimson coloration, textured “cauliflower” tail pattern, and elegant sabertail extensions. Bred for intensity and form, this variety stands out as a true show fish in planted and nano setups.

Active, hardy, and constantly displaying, these guppies bring instant color and movement to any aquarium.

Max Size

• Males: 1.5–2 inches
• Females: 2–2.5 inches

Tank Size

• Minimum: 10 gallons
• Recommended: 20+ gallons for colonies
• Best kept in groups (1 male : 2–3 females)

Tank Mates

• Peaceful community fish
• Great with:
  • Tetras
  • Rasboras
  • Corydoras
  • Small shrimp (with caution)
• Avoid:
  • Fin nippers
  • Large or aggressive fish

Diet

Omnivorous:

• High-quality micro pellets or flakes
• Frozen/live foods (brine shrimp, daphnia)
• Occasional vegetable matter

👉 Regular varied feeding enhances color and finnage

Care & Behavior

• Very active swimmers—prefer planted tanks with open space
• Hardy and beginner-friendly
• Livebearers—will reproduce readily
• Males display constantly to females

Why We Love Them

• Intense blood-red coloration
• Unique cauliflower tail texture + sabertail extensions
• Great for breeding projects
• Perfect for planted display tanks

⚠️ Important Notes

• Can overpopulate quickly—plan accordingly
• Sensitive to poor water quality despite being hardy
• Protect long fins from nipping tank mates
• Maintain stable water for best coloration