Fancy-tailed guppy question. Maturing?

Question

I got tons of fry(my fish are extremely happy, at least 1 time every 2 mounths I get fries.) I Have 2adult female and 1 male.

*My tank= 29gal. *averg. temp= 76degrees F.
*Other fish species present. *current ages= varied.

1) What is the average time it takes for a male guppy to mature?
2) What is the average time it takes for a female guppy to mature?
3) What are the signs?(I need behavior+physical/notice-able)
4) When is safe to start breeding them?

Answer 1

1. A male guppy is sexually mature at about 2-3 months of age, sometimes a bit longer, depending on many, many factors.

2. Females mature at about the same rate as males.

3. For a male, you can tell he's almost mature when his gonopodium forms. Once he can move it around, he's sexually mature. There are no physical signs a female is mature until she gets pregnant.

4. If possible, keep them from breeding until the are near full adult size. The smaller the female, the more likely she will have problems with the birth.

MM

Answer 2

Well, usually it's very easy. If you buy the usual sized ones from the fish shop, make sure the girls are slightly bigger. They should produce fry very fast if the conditions are right.
Get more females than males in a 2:1 ratio and it should be fine. Just don't expect them to start breeding immediately.

There usually aren't any signs of breeding except frequent 'interaction'. Make sure your other fish don't eat them.