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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.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Why marine fish die when placed in fresh water aquarium?
They're designed for salt water, not fresh water! Just the way they are made. You can get aquarium salt from your local pet store, but don't put any in there if you have other freshwater fish that don't need it. Or get a tropical freshwater fish like mollies instead!
Do platys need freshwater aquarium salt?
I would add maybe 2 teaspoonsfull of un-iodised/cooking salt to a 10gal tank. I would not waste my money buying aquarium salt for a freshwater set up. Not particularly
Can a mollie fish live in a fish bowl?
Mollies are active swimmers that require adequate space, filtration, and water quality to thrive. A fish bowl is generally not suitable for mollies as it does not provide enough space or proper filtration to support their needs. It is recommended to house mollies in a larger tank with appropriate conditions.
What type of water do silver mollies need?
Silver Mollies need fresh water
Do snails need filters for their aquarium?
Yes, snails do not require filters in their aquarium as they are able to thrive in a well-maintained tank with regular water changes and proper feeding.
Can a male betta fish thrive in a bowl?
Male betta fish can be housed in both bowls and aquarium. In order to thrive though they need the proper lighting and filtration.
Why do mollies need salt?
they don't need it ,but they prefer it.
How many mollies can a 1 gallon tank hold?
none because mollies need 5gallons and up
What kind of cold water aquarium algae eaters for a 5 gallon tank do you need?
Freshwater aquatic snails would be the best choice for a tank that small.
Do dalmatian mollies need salt in their aquarium water?
No they do not "need" salt in their water. Mollies (Poecilia sp.) originally came from brackish (Estuarine) waters and provided it is done very slowly they can eventully live in a marine environment, but they have been kept and bred in fresh water for so long now that salt is not a neccessity as it once was 60 years ago.
What do you need to get a freshwater aquarium started?
An aquarium, if you want plants, depending on the type you may need substrate, a filter, sand or gravel about 1 pound per gallon, a light between 5000K and 6500K (it does not have to say aquarium), water purifier, water, fish food, a power strip that has at least 4 outlets, an aquarium heater if you are going to have tropical fish. and about 30 minutes to put everything together and add water
