Guppy mating, the process of breeding guppies, involves understanding their reproductive behavior and providing suitable conditions for successful reproduction. Guppies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to live fry rather than laying eggs.
To mate guppies, a male and female guppy are introduced to a breeding tank. The male guppy will pursue the female, displaying courtship behavior such as flaring his fins and swimming alongside her. When the female is receptive, she will allow the male to fertilize her eggs internally. The gestation period for guppies is around 28 days, after which the female will give birth to live fry.