mollies

tuX · 02-16-2005, 08:26 PM

One of my fish just had babies about 2 weeks ago, i'm pretty sure it was one of the Molly's after reading how frisky they are, lol.. anyway, i just had a couple of questions:

I didnt actually see the birth so, how do I tell the difference between males and females so that next time i can save more babies?

and I read something about adding salt to the Molly's tank, now i've seperated the babies and from the fish and I want to know if I should add salt to thier little tank.

alright, well thanks a bunch.

tikotaz · 11-19-2007, 05:39 PM

When you notice that your molly is pregnant there is a 2 way hatchery that you can get at any pet store, the mother would be on top. This way the babies go down below, it will help you save more of your fry that way. It's just a helpful suggestion, as currently I have a creamsicle molly that is due any day now. I went out and got that, will be putting her into that. Male mollies have bigger fin at the top of head I believe, where the female has a smaller one.

cocomania · 11-19-2007, 06:31 PM

Ive always heard that if you look from the top the females are more wider than the males.As for adding salt i would add it since not only are they part brakish it also helps prevent diasease and get healthy fry so yes i would reccomend it.

P.S good luck with the fry.

Ice Prince · 11-19-2007, 08:29 PM

males have a modified anal fin called a gonopodium (i believe thats how you spell it). females anal fin looks like a fan the males dont.

flamingo · 11-19-2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuX

and I read something about adding salt to the Molly's tank, now i've seperated the babies and from the fish and I want to know if I should add salt to thier little tank.

Just leave them be. "Most" mollies will live in freshwater to saltwater, but they do just about the same in each condition. Saltwater tends to slow down their birthing rate, but increases the amount of fry each time.

Ice Prince · 11-19-2007, 08:39 PM

really? i've never heard that before flamingo. hmm...im going to check into that some more.

02-16-2005, 08:26 PM	#1
tuX Fishy Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16	mollies One of my fish just had babies about 2 weeks ago, i'm pretty sure it was one of the Molly's after reading how frisky they are, lol.. anyway, i just had a couple of questions: I didnt actually see the birth so, how do I tell the difference between males and females so that next time i can save more babies? and I read something about adding salt to the Molly's tank, now i've seperated the babies and from the fish and I want to know if I should add salt to thier little tank. alright, well thanks a bunch.

11-19-2007, 05:39 PM	#2
tikotaz confusedanddazed Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Age: 28 Posts: 87	Your mollies When you notice that your molly is pregnant there is a 2 way hatchery that you can get at any pet store, the mother would be on top. This way the babies go down below, it will help you save more of your fry that way. It's just a helpful suggestion, as currently I have a creamsicle molly that is due any day now. I went out and got that, will be putting her into that. Male mollies have bigger fin at the top of head I believe, where the female has a smaller one.

11-19-2007, 06:31 PM	#3
cocomania Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 18 Posts: 67	Ive always heard that if you look from the top the females are more wider than the males.As for adding salt i would add it since not only are they part brakish it also helps prevent diasease and get healthy fry so yes i would reccomend it. P.S good luck with the fry. __________________ currently a beginer and have 1 tropical tank stocked with: 3 black mollies 2 mickey mouse platies 2 albino corydoras 6 neon tetras 2 Guppies

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Ice Prince Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 15 Posts: 345	males have a modified anal fin called a gonopodium (i believe thats how you spell it). females anal fin looks like a fan the males dont.

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