Male Guppy sucking on female Molly's Face...

[saa5886]

My female Molly has caught the attention of my male Guppy. He keeps following her obsessively and when she pauses he sucks on the sides her face. What is he doing? Should I be worried?

 

[Lowryder]

I would just make sure that he is not nipping, other than that I dont see a problem.

 

[saa5886]

I think he may be trying to court her... he's getting in her line of sight and almost vibrating, and thats when he chases her and sucks on her face... He's also getting up beside her almost as if to mate...
He cant mate with her I'm pretty sure right? He's a completely different species.

 

[Lowryder]

No, they can crossbreed, although the fry will most likely be sterile. They are called muppies.

 

[saa5886]

Oh gosh... well... I guess it is what it is lol... If the babies survive I'll post photos!

 

[Petty Officer Salamander]

what if I want to call them gollies?

 

[Mark Hewitt]

what if I want to call them gollies?

You just can't. It's illegal 8O