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There are many differences not the least of which is the size difference. The females are much larger than the males, and the males are much more colourful than the females which tend to be quite drab. The actual sexual difference can be observed by looking at the fishes Anal fin which in the female is triangular but in the male this fin has developed into a pointed funnel (called a gonopodium) along which his sperm (milt) will travel.
What else can I help you with?
How can you tell if guppies are guys or girls?
Male guppies have a pointier anal fin and a bigger tail than the female and the female is larger than the male.
Can you have 2 male guppies in one tank with 3 female guppies?
What are guppies
Why are my male guppies chasing pregnant female guppies?
Male guppies chase pregnant female guppies because they are trying to mate with them and fertilize their eggs. This behavior is natural for guppies and is a part of their reproductive process.
Are male guppies smaller than female guppies?
yes.
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.
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.
What are some fish that will reproduce in an aquarium and how can you tell the male from the female?
I had guppies and I couldn't stop them from breeding. Generally, the male guppies are much showier. They have brightly colored flowing tales. The females are often colorful as well, but not to the degree the males are. Most pet shops keep them separated and sell them labeled as male or female.
Do male guppies eat their own eggs?
Guppies are livebearers. So they don't lay eggs. Male guppies WILL eat their own baby guppies. They will eat any baby guppy they see. It doesn't matter if it's their own or some other guppies'. Male and female guppies eat baby guppies.
What can grow after a male fish fertilizes the eggs from a female fish?
guppies
Do male guppies and female platy mix?
I don't think so.
Can you have 2 male guppies in the same tank as 3 female guppies should i buy 3 more females guppies?
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
