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Provided your tank is large enough for the amount of fish you have, it will be normal play chasey behaviour. If you are not following the rules below, the female will be wanting the male removed (Or dead) because she needs the extra space (water) for her young when she releases them. The basic rules are. 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water (a Molly is about a 4 inch fish) Every tank must have a permanently running cycled filter. Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week.
What else can I help you with?
Are molly fish single sexed?
Mollies come in males and females. They do not change sex.
What is Fish courting behavior?
During the breeding season (Spring time) the males will nudge the females to try to get a chase going. Once the chase starts, the males chase the females and the excitement grows, the chase gets faster, and the spawning begins.
What are the differences between male and female Dalmatian Molly fish?
Male Dalmatian Molly fish are typically smaller and slimmer than females. Males have a pointed anal fin, while females have a rounded one. Additionally, males have a gonopodium, a modified anal fin used for mating, while females do not.
Is molly fish a fish?
Yes, a molly is a fish.
Your fighting fish keeps getting attacked by your molly?
It is unusual for a molly to attack any other fish as they are quite a peaceful fish. At a guess I would say that it could be because the Siamese fighter is ill and the molly is taking advantage of the fact or because the molly is male and protecting its females. It's difficult to say without seeing the tank. Hope this helps.
What are the key differences between male and female black molly fish?
Male black molly fish are typically smaller and more colorful than females. Males have a gonopodium, a modified anal fin used for mating, while females have a larger, rounder body shape. Additionally, males may exhibit more aggressive behavior towards other fish.
What are the differences between male and female Molly fish in terms of their physical characteristics and behaviors?
Male Molly fish are typically smaller and more colorful than females. Males have a gonopodium, a modified anal fin used for mating, while females have a rounded anal fin. In terms of behavior, males are more aggressive and territorial, while females are generally more social and peaceful.
What are the distinguishing characteristics that can help determine the gender of a Dalmatian Molly fish?
The distinguishing characteristics that can help determine the gender of a Dalmatian Molly fish include the shape of their anal fin and the presence of a gravid spot on the female's abdomen. Male Dalmatian Molly fish typically have a pointed anal fin, while females have a more rounded anal fin. Additionally, females may develop a dark spot on their abdomen called a gravid spot, which indicates that they are carrying eggs.
Can a silver fin molly fish mate with a balloon molly fish?
Mollys can breed with any other type of molly fish
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.
How does black Moore fish mate?
Black Moores are simply a form of "goldfish' and they spawn exactly the same way. The males chase the females who release their ova which are fertilised by the males during the chase.
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.
