Live bearing fish are an ideal choice of mollies.They don't lay eggs to place in a community aquarium.mollies are easy to breed.In one live birth, a single female can produce over one hundred baby mollies.They work well with a wide community of other fish, and come in a variety of colors.It should be easy to breed mollies if you prepare your tank and yourself.
Step 1: Allow the fish to mate.
There are different types of fish.The male with the boldest colors leads the way.The ideal combination of male and female fish is one male for multiple females.You can see the male under the female.The babies should be born in about 3 to 5 weeks.
Step 2: Before the birth begins, remove the female from the aquarium.
If possible, put the female in a separate tank.The stress on the pregnant woman could be caused by the male fish chasing the female.The molly is pregnant with a baby.If the "nurser" tank is not possible, consider using an aquarium net breeder, which is essentially a mesh cube with plastic edges, to protect the mother and baby fish.The mother should not be in the main aquarium.Molly fish can eat their babies.You should not wait too close to the birth date.Stressed mollies may have more aborted births and stillborns.
Step 3: The female should be in the main aquarium.
The female may eat her own young, so it's best to move her back with the other fish.The mother may need to be re-segregated once per month since she can retain multiple fertilized eggs for nearly half a year.
Step 4: Feed the fry.
Feed ground fish food to your adult mollies.The food should be used as a base.The normal meals should be supplemented with a wide variety of denser meals.Various worms are good for fish.Black worms and blood worms work well.Brine shrimp are a good source of food.In the wild, Molly fish eat algae, which is their primary food.
Step 5: Wait for the fish to mature.
It will take nearly two months to tell males and females apart.It is safe to introduce them into the main tank with the rest of the fish once they have doubled in size.If they are too big to fit into the other fishes mouths, that is a good sign.
Step 6: The males and females should be separate.
You need to make sure more breeding doesn't take place once you know the gender of the mollies.They will breed between brothers and sisters.When they are eight weeks old, try to separate the male and female fish.
Step 7: Purchase a tank.
You'll need a tank that holds at least 15g of water.molly fish do better with larger fish tanks and more room to swim.Smaller tanks can create a variety of problems, such as less swimming room to get away from aggressive fish and harder to clean, which can lead to sickness.
Step 8: There are decorations in the aquarium.
There are air filters, decorative gravel and rocks to choose from.molly fish should have enough room to swim around, but also enough decorations to hide from bully fish.The less aggressive fish are more likely to hide in the tank.The fish could become stressed if there aren't enough hiding spots.
Step 9: Beneath the plant, anchor freshwater plants.
The base for your tank should be the same as the one for the plants inside the aquarium.The top level should be 2 inches of something sturdy, like sand, pebbles, or gravel.There should be 1-2 inches of material at the bottom.
Step 10: The tank should be filled with water.
Under the brim of the tank is ideal.The water should be warm so the fish are comfortable.Do not put cold water in the tank.It will probably be necessary to have an aquarium heater.Water should be replaced on a fairly regular schedule.Up to 30% per week is recommended for daily minimal water changes.
Step 11: Don't use aquarium salt.
Some molly fish have different requirements for freshwater and saltwater.There is a lot of debate about whether or not they need marine salt in the aquarium.Most molly fish don't see salty or brackish waters, and it's not necessary for the water.One Tbsp per five gallons of water is good according to some sources.Salt may act as a healing attribute if it is added to the water.If you buy an exotic breed of molly, you may want to consult with an expert to make sure you can go without salt.
Step 12: The instructions say to install the filter.
The water should have a neutral level between 7 and 8.After the tank is filled, some experts recommend increasing the ph by just a bit, to 8.4.
Step 13: Before adding fish, allow the tank to cycle.
It is best to allow the tank to cycle because the water is not good for fish.If you can't wait, watch your aquarium.
Step 14: You can choose how many mollies you want.
A couplemollies per 10 gallon tank is a good fit for fish.If you end up with multiple fry, there is room to hide from the more aggressive fish.You should use the larger tank if you want more than a couple.
Step 15: Purchase your mollies.
Pick male and female fish at your local pet store.molly fish are easy to breed because they are all the same species and all males and females breed with one another.The subspecies of mollies are recommended for quicker breeding.You can ask the employees at the store for help, or you can do it on your own.The gonopodium is a long stick-like fin used to fertilize the female on the male's lower half.The lower half of the female molly's body has a softer, fan-shaped anal fin.
Step 16: The fish will be put in the tank.
To allow the water to become the same temperature, set the bag of fish in the tank for 10 minutes.Use a net to get the fish out of the bag.The water from the bag should not be put into the tank.Before adding new mollies, feed the other fish.They should not think the mollies are food.