Molly

When I was new to fishkeeping, a friend of mine told me that molly fish are hardy and can tolerate extreme conditions. The next thing I asked him was whether these fish can even live without a heater, although he didn’t really know what to tell me. Do molly fish actually need a heater? Can …

Molly fish are one of the most common freshwater fish in home aquariums and for a good reason. They are extremely beautiful and get along with many other species. However, these creatures also raise many questions, with one of the most common being their ideal tank size. In this article, I will discuss the minimum …

Molly fish are one of the most common freshwater aquarium fish, and for two main reasons – they are extremely beautiful and easy to care for. But what about the lighting requirements? Do they need light? And if so, how much and what intensity should you use? In this article, I will answer all these …

Molly fish are one of the most popular species in home aquariums, and for a good reason – they are incredibly beautiful and peaceful. But picking the right plants for them raises some questions. Which type is the best? Can molly fish live without plants? And if so, what can replace them? In this article, …

Arranging a molly fish tank raises many questions, including what equipment these beautiful creatures actually need. One question I often receive is whether molly fish require a filter. In this article, I will answer this question, and walk you through the entire process of picking the right one for your tank. Let’s dive in. Do …

Establishing an aquarium for molly fish can pose a challenge, particularly for beginners who are new to this hobby. A common question aquarists ask is, “What are the specific requirements for these fish, particularly in terms of using bubblers (or air stones)?” In this article, I will discuss whether bubblers are actually necessary for molly …

Molly fish, along with other fish species, rely on extracting oxygen from water in order to breathe. Their gills play a crucial role in this process by drawing in water and extracting the oxygen it holds. While certain fish possess lung-like structures enabling them to gulp air from the water’s surface, the primary source of …

Even after years of experience, I acknowledge that raising molly fry can be difficult. That is especially true for those who are new to fishkeeping, as molly fry come with many questions. So, after quite some time, I decided to gather some of the most common questions into one thorough article. In many cases, I …

Seeing a pregnant molly fish raises one central question: what if other fish will eat the fry? When I first faced this dilemma, I had a community tank with angelfish, guppies, plecos, and neon tetras. Luckily, I found the answer to this question throughout the years of growing these beautiful creatures. Here is a table …

When I first grew molly fish fry, I couldn’t wait for them to achieve colors. When I saw that they didn’t develop colors after quite some time, I started getting a little worried. Fortunately, I gained a lot of experience in this field over the years. Molly fry usually develop bright colors during their first …

Growing molly fry in the main tank can be tempting. That was the dilemma I had to face a few years back. After all, dedicating an entirely new tank can be cumbersome. Fortunately, over the years, I gained some experience in this field. Molly fry will rarely survive in the main tank. Ideally, they should …

Most fish owners start working on their aquarium nursery as soon as they realize that their molly fish is pregnant. That immediately raises one question: what equipment do they need? Do I have to get a heater, a filter, a lighting system, etc.? This table summarizes what equipment molly fry need: Equipment How necessary? Filter …

Many fish owners are impatient and cannot wait for their molly fry to grow. That is at least how I felt when I first grew these wonderful creatures. Besides, I wanted to understand the molly fry growth stages to know if my fish are having developmental problems. These are the molly fry growth stages: As …

When I first had to deal with molly fry, the first question that popped into my mind was what to feed them. I didn’t know if I could use the same food adults eat and how often and when I should feed the fry. Here is a table summarizing what molly fry typically eat, depending …

A batch of molly fish fry can catch you by surprise. That was what happened to me a few years back. Seeing those little creatures swimming around raises one central question: what do you do with those fry? These are the five courses you can take with recently born molly fry: As we move forward, …

It can be pretty exciting to see a pregnant molly releasing her fry. But when I first saw it, I couldn’t help but wonder how many of these delicate creatures are expected to survive. Fortunately, over the years, I gained experience in this field. On average, fifty percent of the molly fry should survive and …

It is pretty exciting to have a batch of molly fry. However, because they live in an aquarium and not in nature, it is essential to take a few measures to keep them alive. Fortunately, over the years, I have gathered some excellent tips on that topic. These steps will help you keep your molly …

It is pretty exciting to see a batch of newborn molly fry. But that immediately raises some questions. In my early days, I couldn’t help but wonder how many fry mollies typically have. That was crucial information as I needed to know what tank to get for them. Molly fish can have 40 to 100 …

A pregnant molly fish raises a lot of questions. That is particularly true if it’s your first time in this situation. This guide will take you step-by-step through the process of growing a pregnant molly fish. I will try to cover all the different aspects regarding this topic. That includes identifying a pregnant molly fish …

I got pretty excited as I saw the fry coming out of my pregnant molly fish. However, a day later, the molly fish was still bloated. That got me wondering; do molly fish have all their baby at once or do they deliver the newborns in batches? Mollies have their babies in a certain period, …

When my molly fish was pregnant, she seemed to get a little nervous and hid behind plants, rocks, and the heater. At first, I thought I had done something wrong in the aquarium setup. However, as I gained more experience in this field, I learned that this could be perfectly normal behavior. Pregnant molly fish …

I remember my first time seeing a pregnant molly fish. I was at a friend’s house, and my friend just happened to have one in his tank. The first question I asked him was, “how does a molly fish get pregnant?”. Over the years, after growing dozens of mollies, I gained some experience in this …

I have grown many pregnant mollies in the past. However, one time, my molly fish got pregnant with the absence of a male. To my surprise, a few weeks later, the fish had given birth to numerous fry. As time passed, I gained some experience in this topic and learned how it could happen. Molly …

When I realized my molly fish was pregnant, I got pretty excited. But I wasn’t sure what would happen after the fish gave birth. Will it eat the babies, or can they coexist in the same tank? Luckily, as time passed, I gained some experience in this field. As opportunistic eaters, molly fish will eat …

Realizing that your molly fish is pregnant can be exciting. However, it is also pretty complicated. For example, you must know when to separate the mother from the fry. Otherwise, she might eat them pretty quickly. Luckily, over the years, I gained some experience on this topic. It is best to separate pregnant molly fish …

Realizing that your molly fish is pregnant can be exciting. But before you get too excited, it’s important to know some of the signs that your fish is about to give birth. This will allow you to adjust the environment in time and possibly get some irreplaceable pictures. These signs indicate that a molly fish …

As I knew my molly fish was pregnant, I immediately wondered how long will this pregnancy take. I heard that it depends on many factors, but I still wanted a general estimation. Luckily, over the years, I gained some experience in that field. Molly fish are typically pregnant for roughly 50 to 70 days. Yet, …

I remember how worried I got when I saw that my molly was bloated, although I couldn’t find the gravid spot. In other words, I didn’t know if my molly fish was actually pregnant. In this article, I will discuss the location of the gravid spot on a molly fish and what it means if …

I remember how challenging it can be to identify pregnant molly fish. In some cases, the fish isn’t actually pregnant but sick. So, based on years of experience, I decided to gather all the signs you should look for to determine whether your molly fish is pregnant. These signs indicate that a molly fish is …

As I started my gourami tank, I decided to go with a molly as well. However, I wasn’t sure if the two would be able to live together. As time passed, I learned that it is possible to grow both creatures together, although you should first take care of a few things. Gouramis can live …

If you wish to grow molly fish but don’t know how many to pick, you have come to the right place. In this article, I will discuss how many mollies should be kept per gallon, and how many should accommodate 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 55 gallons. So, without further ado, let’s get started. …

It can be worrisome when you find a fish in your aquarium that doesn’t seem to be eating anything. I remember how frustrated I was when my molly fish did not eat, regardless of the choices I offered it. Luckily, as time passed, I learned why this might happen and how to deal with the …

I remember how worried I got when I saw my first upside-down molly fish. Indeed, I told myself, there has to be something wrong. Luckily, over the years, I learned what causes that issue and how to deal with it. Now, I am willing to share my knowledge with you! Molly fish tend to swim …

There is nothing more satisfying than watching your aquarium fish reproduce. However, each time it happens, new questions arrive. As my molly fish produced their fry, I kept asking myself how long it would take for the newborns to reach their full size. Over the years, I gained some experience with this topic. It takes …

Fish cannot speak; however, they do present behaviors that indicate that something isn’t right. For example, quite a few times, I caught my molly fish swimming vertically. Over the years, I investigated the issue and learned how to fix it. Now, I am willing to share my experience. Molly fish tend to swim vertically when …

Aggression among fish is a known issue. For example, I frequently noticed that my molly fish attack and bully other fish in my aquarium. Over the years, I learned why this issue occurs and how to deal with it. Now, I am willing to share my experience. Molly fish tend to bully and attack other …

Quite frequently, people ask me questions about different combinations in fish tanks. One of the most common ones is whether guppies and mollies can crossbreed. Over the years, I gained some knowledge in this field and was even able to raise hybrid offspring. Now, I am willing to share what I learned. Guppies and mollies …

Both mollies and goldfish are prevalent in the fishkeeping world. For that reason, more than once, I’ve been asking myself whether they can live together in the same tank. As I tried different combinations over the years, I learned a few insights on mollies and goldfish. Now, I am willing to share my experience. Mollies …

Being an aquarist, I tend to observe my fish quite frequently. That helps me to identify worrying signals that require my attention. For example, I noticed that my molly fish stayed at the top of the tank for extended periods quite a few times. Over the years, I’ve learned a few reasons for that phenomenon. …

As a fish owner, I enjoy watching my fish swim. However, quite frequently, I notice things that get me worried. For example, a couple of times, I saw that my molly fish had stopped moving. As the years passed, I learned a few reasons for that issue and found ways to deal with it. Now, …

Quite frequently, fish in my tank behave weirdly. For example, several times, I caught my molly fish shaking and vibrating. As the years passed, I learned a few reasons for that issue and understood how to deal with it. Now, I am willing to share my experience. Molly fish tend to shake due to drops …