Black Spots On Guppy

[TarkMalbot]

I have 6 Male Guppies but one of them seems different. The LFS said it was a different type ie. Wild and has different markings to the others. We got it cos the Girlfriend liked his tail. It has a few black spots on its body which she cant remember seeing before.. not sure if it is "Black Spot" or just natural markings. I have a few photos but they are not that great...

 

[altselgreen]

Yeah, they look like natural markings to me.

 

[TarkMalbot]

Thanks for clearing that up.. thats what we though bust as I'm not at home at the min I just wanted to make sure.

 

[helterskelter]

yep that normal and nothing to be concerned about

 

[Alistriwen]

Those are guppy happy spots . They appear when your guppy wants to show off to the ladies. My Rosy barbs do the opposite and lose their black spot when they're happy.

 

[TarkMalbot]

That will explain why sometimes they are there and sometimes not.. Or go dim then bright. Shame there are no ladies in the tank for him to show off too!

 

[Alistriwen]

I believe the trait is derived from crossing Endlers with guppies since Endlers also display the black spots or bars and most guppies with them look Endlerish.