Picked on.....

[GuppyEm]

My orange tuxedo male guppy is always being picked in by the blue, yellow and other orange guppies. It's literally constant. are they ok or do I need to remove any certain guppies? It's just really annoying as he can never catch a break!


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[wildroseofky]

That is normal in a male only tank. Male guppies have an irresistible compulsion to breed. When no female is present they choose a male, usually the largest one, and court it. They choose the bigger one because females are usually larger than males. I have seen males try to court neon tetras and mollies. As long as the picked on one has a place to hide and rest he will be fine. Large clusters of plants, real or fake, work well.

 

[emerald76]

You can always try to find another big male so the attention is divided.


Emerald76

 

[GuppyEm]

Thanks for the help, much appreciated. He hides behind the filter to get some sleep and peace and quiet! They even chase him into the plants! Honestly if I had a naughty step for fish!! ?


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