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agent_alice
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what is the mating behavior of platys and guppies? My male guppy chases the female guppy sometimes and kind of tries to nibble on her sides i guess. is he trying to mate or is he being aggressive? (they just started living together 2 days ago)
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kitty163
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female uk
It's normal for the males to do this.
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zachjc_14
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male usa
yes this is normal as the male's gonopodium is inserted from the side
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amilner
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male uk
Perfectly normal breeding behaviour.
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ronnfive
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not to worry...:88)
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