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Do mollies need salt in their water?
Mollies are a type of freshwater fish and do not require salt in their water. In fact, adding salt to their tank can be harmful to them. It is best to keep mollies in freshwater with good quality water parameters.
How big do mollies have to be before you introduce algae eaters in a salt water aquarium?
6 foot
What eats black algae in an aquarium?
In an aquarium, fish like Siamese algae eaters, mollies, and certain types of snails are known to eat black algae.
What fresh water aquarium fish give birth to live fry?
Guppies, Platties, Swordtails and Mollies. there are a few others, but you likely won't see them in the aquarium trade.
How many mollies are on earth?
It's difficult to provide an exact number of mollies on Earth, as they are a diverse group of fish that include various species within the Poecilia genus, such as the popular freshwater aquarium fish, the sailfin molly. Their populations can vary widely based on habitat, environmental conditions, and human impact. Additionally, mollies are widely bred in captivity for the aquarium trade, complicating estimates of their total numbers. Overall, while specific population counts are not readily available, mollies are abundant in their natural habitats.
Are mollies dirty fish?
No They are really a helpful fish in you tank most of the time they eat any grow algae growing your fish tank they add wonderful color into your tank and they are very active and have hundreds of live babies
What home aquarium fish are pregnant?
Guppies, mollies and platys become pregnant and give birth to their young, live, instead of laying eggs.
Do fish only breed with the same species in an aquarium?
Yes most of the time, I'm referring to mollies mating with mollies, guppies mating with guppies, not mollies mating with guppies. I have seen platies and swordtails bred. There is a reason why this can happen. Platys and Swordtails are from the same Genus (Xiphorous) The Swordtail is X. hellerii. The Platty is X. maculatus.
How long does it take for baby mollies to grow full size?
Not very long. We originally started out with 4 mollies in a 5 gallon aquarium. About 3 months later we realized 4 had turned into 17! Now they are in a 35 gallon aquarium and theres more! We have now had many babies, and watched them grow. Takes them about 6 months to become 2 inches long.
What do mollies need to thrive in a freshwater aquarium?
Like any other fish Mollies need good conditions. Ample room, (1"of fish=1Gal water+ 6sq" surface area) ample food and water parameters to suit them are not hard to provide. They are essentially algae eaters but also like a bit of live food too. Comming from warm brackish waters a temp around 70F and a little salt added (1tsp per Gal) would be appreciated.
Why do mollies smell?
If your Mollies smell then you are not looking after their water properly. The basic rules for keeping fish healthy are :- 1 inch of fish needs a minimum of 1 gallon of water :- every tank needs a cycled filter running permanently :- every tank needs to have at least 50% of its water changed every week. If you are missing out on any of the above your fish will not last long.
How many mollies can you put in a 6 gallon aqurium?
It is recommended to have no more than 3-4 mollies in a 6 gallon aquarium to ensure they have enough space to swim and thrive. Overcrowding can lead to stress, aggression, and poor water quality.
