How do you tell the difference between a girl and a boy guppy?

A male guppy will have an anal fin that is long and narrow, with a slightly pointed end. He will use his anal fin to deliver sperm into the female. In contrast, a female guppy will have a shorter anal fin that appears triangular in shape. Her gravid spot will be located right above her anal fin.

1. Do female guppies have color?
2. Do guppies eat their babies?
3. What do guppies look like when mating?
4. How many guppies should be kept together?
5. How long are guppies pregnant?
6. Do guppies like to hide?
7. What do stressed guppies look like?
8. How many hours of light do guppies need?
9. Should I separate pregnant guppies?
10. Can I leave baby fish in tank?
11. How fast do baby guppies grow?
12. Why is my male guppy chasing my female guppy?
13. How long does it take for a male and female guppy to mate?
14. How does a guppy get pregnant?

Do female guppies have color?

Although they can sometimes have a brightly colored tail, female Guppies usually have a gray or silvery colored body. The female Guppy's tail is shorter than the male's and lacks bright color and fancy patterns.

Do guppies eat their babies?

After giving birth to their offspring, guppy fish will not exhibit any parental care and if left in the same aquarium with the fry, they will mistake them for food and eat them. ... A further explanation is that by eating her own fry, the female guppy is replenishing her fat storage.

What do guppies look like when mating?

Guppy mating takes less than a second, and it looks just like he is stinging her at her vent where her gravid spot is located. This is the dark spot just behind the female's abdomen. Although the breeding is extremely quick, numerous breedings will take place to ensure the female has been fertilized.

How many guppies should be kept together?

Guppies should be kept in trios – 2 females to each male. Yeah, this is so important we're sayin' it twice. Not only does this better the chances of reproduction, but female guppies are also less likely to become territorial than males- so you're more likely to keep a peaceful aquarium.

How long are guppies pregnant?

The gestation period of a guppy is typically 21–30 days, but can vary considerably. The area where a pregnant guppy's abdomen meets the tail is sometimes called the "gravid patch", or "gravid spot". When pregnant, there is a slight discoloration that slowly darkens as the guppy progresses through pregnancy.

Do guppies like to hide?

Guppy fish are quite active fish and don't usually hide, unless there's a problem.

What do stressed guppies look like?

Strange Swimming: When fish are stressed, they often develop odd swimming patterns. If your fish is swimming frantically without going anywhere, crashing at the bottom of his tank, rubbing himself on gravel or rocks, or locking his fins at his side, he may be experiencing significant stress.

How many hours of light do guppies need?

How Much Light Do Guppies Need? Your guppy should be getting between 8-10 hours of light per day. Anything more than that and you're going to stress them out which will weaken their immune system. Likewise, anything less than that will have a similar effect.

Should I separate pregnant guppies?

It is recommended that a pregnant guppy be removed from the community tank, or isolated in a part of it, in order to give birth to her fry.

Can I leave baby fish in tank?

For many species, it's important to keep fertilized eggs and newly hatched fish, or fry, separate from the adults. ... Keeping the fish eggs and fry separate from the adult fish may give them a better chance of survival. When moving the fry to a separate tank, use the water from the original tank.

How fast do baby guppies grow?

So, how long does it take for baby guppies to grow? Generally speaking, you can count on a guppy being born at around ¼ inch in length and grow to around 2 inches in length at the most. It takes about 6 months for a baby guppy to grow from ¼ inch to 2 inches, so they grow at a rate of roughly 0.3 inches per month.

Why is my male guppy chasing my female guppy?

During mating season, male guppies either attract females with their brightly-colored bodies or harass smaller females into mating by nipping and chasing them. ... In an attempt to avoid the harassing male, the female gives up precious time and energy for foraging, growth and reproduction.

How long does it take for a male and female guppy to mate?

Most female guppies first produce young ones at between 10 to 20 weeks of age, while males can mate and breed at seven (7) weeks. After the first breeding, your guppies can reproduce after every 30 days and continue reproducing up to around 20 months of age, which closely coincide with guppies average lifespan.

How does a guppy get pregnant?

In most species of fish, the male fertilizes the eggs after they are laid. However, guppy eggs are fertilized by the male while they are still inside the female's body. The eggs develop into tiny miniatures of their parents that are born alive and ready to fend for themselves.