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.
Molly fish newborns, also known as fry, are typically miniature versions of the adult fish. They are very small, often transparent, and may have a slight coloration that resembles the parents. Newborn molly fish are usually able to swim and feed on their own shortly after birth.
Some signs that a Molly fish is about to give birth include a gravid spot on the female's abdomen, an enlarged abdomen, and a darkened gravid spot near the anal fin. Additionally, the female may become more reclusive and seek out secluded areas to give birth.
So called live-bearing fish give birth. The name live-bearer indicates that the fish bears living fry inside them, and after a certain gestation period she pops them out, like giving birth.
No, a fish bowl is not an appropriate environment for keeping molly fish as they require a larger tank with good filtration and water quality. Molly fish need space to swim and thrive, so a fish bowl would not provide enough room for them to be happy and healthy. It is recommended to keep molly fish in a tank that is at least 10 gallons in size.
If a silver molly fish is lying on its side at the bottom of the bowl, it may indicate a health issue such as swim bladder disorder, poor water conditions, or stress. It is important to monitor the fish closely, check water parameters, and consider consulting a veterinarian specializing in fish health for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Guppy fish are pregnant for about 4 weeks before giving birth.
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.
Guppy fish are pregnant for about 4 weeks before giving birth to their babies.
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.
Molly fry are usually around 6mm long.
A molly fish typically gives birth within 4 to 6 weeks after mating.
Yes, a molly is a fish.
guppies stay pregnant for about a month before giving birth, other fish take longer, and others lay eggs (don't get pregnant). depends on the fish
not sure the exact term of what its called, but it means your fish is about to give birth.
No, what you are actually seeing when looking at the gravid spot is the eggs inside the mother fish. The gravid spot does not go away until the mother has given birth to her young. The spot will get very dark before the fry are born, because they will begin to hatch out of their eggs before the birth.
Mollys can breed with any other type of molly fish
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.