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Male Guppy Chasing Female Guppy

Male Guppy Chasing Female Guppy. Add lots of hiding places for her, if you can, so she can get away. I usually go up to three females per male, just so when one gets fat and pregnant and slow, she’s got help.

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The only time chasing should be of concern is if the males outnumber the females. Male guppies will typically chase a female around the aquarium when they are ready to mate. Why do guppies chase each other?

Male Guppies Chasing Females Is A Common Scenario For All The Tank Owners, But To Witness A Female Guppy Chasing A Male Guppy Or Attacking A Male Guppy And Other Females Holds Them In Shock;


Some aquarists even think to the extent of flushing down the aggressive female to protect the other peaceful specimens and bring back the tranquility of the habitat. A male guppy will have an anal fin that is long and narrow, with a slightly pointed end. Male guppys harassing one female guppy!!

The First Reason Is That The Male Is Sick Or Diseased.


I have 11 female guppys and 6 males, yet all the males are almost always chasing one female. A female guppy might exhibit aggression when a male guppy is sick with parasites and harmful bacterias; Why do guppies chase each other?

A Pregnant Guppy Can Be Doubly Aggressive In Case An Ill Guppy Goes Anywhere Near Him.


The other two new females are already pregnant. Why do male guppies chasing pregnant female guppies? When he is close enough, he will quickly extend his gonopodium, a long, narrow adaptation to the anal fin.

And Also The Make Guppy Will Not Leave The Female Platty Alone, Again Constantly Chasing It.


I usually go up to three females per male, just so when one gets fat and pregnant and slow, she’s got help. Male guppies tend to favor large females, virgin females, and females in their receptive stage. Are my guppies fighting or mating?

You May Also Notice That Sometimes A Female Guppy Will Attack A Male.


This will ensure that your male guppies will be busy chasing the female guppies and will not bully each other. This will again ensure that no particular guppy will be harassed or bullied continuously. The male must be having some 'urges'.

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