How long should a male guppy chase a female guppy?

[Jack Mulla]

I recently bought 2 female guppies and 1 male snakeskin guppy, for a total of 4 guppies (had one female beforehand). Whenever I look at them, the male is just chilling and every few minutes chases the females, though for less than a second. Is he pestering the females to mate or just annoying them?

 

[Essjay]

He is trying to mate with the females. This is what male livebearers do

 

[FishGuest5123]

He will do that as long as females are in the tank.

 

[Jack Mulla]

He is trying to mate with the females. This is what male livebearers do

Thank you for your reply, I will keep that in mind

 

[Essjay]

When there are only male guppies in a tank they will try to mate with each other or any other species of fish in the same tank.

 

[Back in the fold]

Throwing a bucket of cold water on them won't stop them.