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Many male guppies have 'black spots' but if by "black spot" you mean "gravid spot" then no, a male guppy can not be 'gravid' because gravid is the equivalent of "pregnant" and male guppies can not get pregnant.
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When does the black spot go away on a pregnant guppy?
The black spot will not go away as it is the eyes of the fry through the pale skin of the guppy. As the pregnancy progressess, the (black) gravid spot will get darker, and the fry will mature.
My guppy has a red pregnant spot instead of a black one what does this mean?
That is quite common. Don't worry about it. A gravid spot does not have to be dark or black. Your guppy is perfectly normal.
What is the black spot on a male guppy?
Is it back near the anal fin? Although a picture would help it's probably the gravid spot. Pregnant live bearers get the spot and it gets bigger and darker the closer they get to giving birth..
Your guppy has a redish look to her around her underside.is she with fry?
If your female guppy is being or has been kept with a male then she will be 'gravid'. The colour of the 'gravid spot' varies.
Is my guppy pregnant and how do I know?
Your guppy will be pregnant if it has been in a container with a male since it reached maturity. A none pregnant guppy is an unusual thing. She will develop a belly and also when seen from behind she will have a dark spot visible deep inside her on either side of her vent. (the gravid spot)
How do you tell the difference between a fat female guppy fish and a pregnant guppy fish?
The Gravid female will have the dark "gravid spot" in front of her vent. I can however assure you that if there has been a male in the same tank with a female guppy for any reasonable length of time she will be gravid.
Why is your male guppy swimming with an arched back a little chubby and is not eating?
Your male guppy is female and with child.
Is my Guppy pregnant It has a light gravid spot it's stomach is medieum sized.?
If your female guppy has been in a tank/container with a male since it reached maturity it will be gravid (pregnant). Give it time. The fry will come eventually
Why does male guppy follow female guppy?
It might want to mate with it.
How can you get your female guppy fish pregnant?
All that is needed is a male guppy in with her.
Why does your male guppy look pregnant?
it may be a femake or a FAT guppy
Is the male guppy more beautiful than the female guppy?
yes there are. that is how they get mates.
