Why is my male guppy chasing my female Molly?

It sounds like the guppies being male are trying to mate with the Molly, who is a female. If she looks like this insert, it is a female. So you would need to add a couple more females and don’t worry about breeding, if they have babies in the tank, they will be removed by the others.

Can male guppies mate with female mollies?

Mollies and guppies are both livebearers, and because they are so similar it might happen that they crossbreed. While most baby fish do not make it to adulthood, it does happen sometimes. These adult fish are not fertile and will not reproduce.

Are guppies aggressive to Mollies?

Guppies are a lot more peaceful than mollies, so you won’t really have to worry about their temperament at all. It’s extremely rare for guppies to be aggressive to other species in the tank. If there are too many male guppies in the tank and not enough females, they may act aggressively towards each other.

Do guppies and mollies get along?

Mollies make great Guppy tank mates because they are peaceful, easy to keep, and remain fairly small. Since they are somewhat similar to Guppies and thrive in the same type of environment, they often co-exist without problems. If you’re looking for something peaceful and easy to keep, Mollies are a great choice.

Why is my male guppy chasing my female platy?

Male Guppy Chasing Platy Female Male guppies might also flare and mate with platy females. Guppy males are so active, that they will often mate with other fish, even male platies. Often they don’t care, just want to reproduce. Guppies can’t impregnate platy fish, so they will not produce any fry.

Can mollies breed with other mollies?

Albeit there being several varieties of molly fish, they all can be mated because regardless of the color or fin configuration, they are the same species, and any male will readily fertilize with all females. So, put simply, different colors and shapes of mollies are still the same fish and will readily breed.

Are guppies compatible with Mollies?

What fish can I put with mollies and guppies?

Mollies get along not just with guppies, but also with platies, bristlenose plecos, and harlequin rasboras, both of which are on my list of best tank buddies for guppies. As far as feeding goes, mollies are not picky, they’ll eat frozen, live, dried food and a fair amount of vegetables.