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Can you have 2 male guppies in the same tank as 3 female guppies should i buy 3 more females guppies?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes that is enough. You usually want to keep a two to three female to one male ratio. The male will constantly try to breed with the females. If there was only one the female you get stressed out and die. So make sure to keep two to three females
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∙ 13y ago
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How much bigger are male guppies than female guppies?
Male guppies are considerably smaller than females of the same species.
Why did all my female adult guppies never get any color?
Female guppies stay very plain to help with camouflage. Male guppies get color to attract females.
How do you know if a gupy fish is male or female?
Male guppies have color in their tails,females never have color.
Can female betta be put in established male guppies tank?
Both females and males can. but females are the least likely to get violent
How do you tell the difference between a male and female baby guppie?
Male guppies are colorful and females are not. They are usually white or clear in color.
Do guppies get lonely in a fish bowl?
Guppies are a community fish and are best kept in odd numbered groups with more females than males; for example, a group of 3 guppies with 2 females and 1 male. The reason for a higher female to male ratio is because males will fight with each other for matting rights to the females.
Why do male guppies have a brighter tale then female?
In the wild, male guppies have flashy colours to show off to and attract a mate. The females are virtually colourless to avoid the notice of predators. In aquariums we have increased the colour of both the male and female, but the tendency of the male to be more colourful remains.
Why aren't my guppies breeding I have 2 females and one male in a 3 gallon tank I bought them so i could feed to fry to my pet turtle I've had them for a month and still no sign of pregnancy?
Guppies breed easier if there are more male than females. My female guppy breed easily when i had 4 male and 1 female, but 3 male and 2 female would probably work as well.
How do guppies fertilize eggs?
The male places his 'gonopodium' into the females 'cloaca' and his 'milt' passes along it into the female and fertilises her 'ova'.
Can you have 2 male guppies in one tank with 3 female guppies?
What are guppies
Can you put two guppies with one female guppy?
Male guppies will usually fight over females if there aren't enough, resulting in ragged tails and in rare occasions, death. It is better to keep at least the number of females the same as the males, if not more females.
Are male guppies smaller than female guppies?
yes.
