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Once they have developed into fry inside the females abdomen they are simply released (one or more at a time) from her "Cloaca" as free swimming tiny fish.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes they can eat there own babies. Sometimes other mollies will eat them. You should keep them in a different tank if you can.
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∙ 12y agoShe goes to a quieter spot in the tank and drops fry rather quickly. She may try to eat her babies when she's done. Mine certainly did.
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∙ 14y agoYes Mollys are livebearers.
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∙ 12y agoYes
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Do Molly Fish React To Music?
some of them but not in a bad way
Why do molly fish die before giving birth?
They dont always die and its probaly because of stress of two many fish, not enough hiding spots, or other fish or diseases. By the way sorry about your dead molly. Hope this saves some fish' lifes.
How long does a black molly egg?
Molly fish do not lay eggs. They are livebearers and give birth to fry fish. If there are eggs in an aquarium with Molly fish, then they belong to another fish.
Does pregnant molly eating slows down close to giving birth?
Like most other living creatures the act of procreation demands considerable work and strain. Of course the fish will stop eating just prior to and when she is giving birth.
How big are molly fish fry at birth?
Molly fry are usually around 6mm long.
Is molly fish a fish?
Yes, a molly is a fish.
Signs of molly fish about to give birth?
Common live-bearing fish birth symptoms are less appetite, male fish constantly following the female, and female being more stressed.
What is a white stringy looking tail coming out of your black molly fish?
not sure the exact term of what its called, but it means your fish is about to give birth.
Can a silver fin molly fish mate with a balloon molly fish?
Mollys can breed with any other type of molly fish
How do you tell if a black molly fish will take to give birth again?
Idon't no if this will help but if there is a male in the same tank as the female molly then 80% of the time the female is pregnant.
What is a painted Molly Fish?
There are many different types of fish. A "painted" Molly fish, refers to any Molly fish that has been dyed to appear as "painted" with markings.
What does it mean when the silver molly fish is on the bottom of bowl on its side?
your fish could be dying or it could be ready to give birth, or it might just be sick.
