Sage-Tips

Can mollies live in planted aquarium?

Mollies require the addition of salt as they age, which is not recommended for plants. I love mollies but it’s difficult to maintain their requirements. They can live in a complete marine environment and thrive.

Can Molly fry survive in a community tank?

They all lived. That’s depends on how how many adult mollies are living in the tank, the amount of deformed fry in the spawn, and how big the spawn was in general. Though the more plants in the tank, the higher the survival rate is going to be.

Do Mollies like heavily planted tanks?

Guppies, Platies, Swordtails, and Mollies do just as well in planted aquascapes as they do in community aquariums. Live plants also offer their babies a better chance to survive, especially if you keep weedy plants like Java Moss or Micro Sword Plants. And their need for salt may not work for many freshwater plants.

Do fish like heavily planted tanks?

Small species such as danios, livebearers, barbs and most tetras (with the exception of Buenos Aires tetras) do well in planted tanks. Larger species including gouramis, rainbowfish, discus fish and killifish would also do well.

Will baby mollies survive?

Mollies belong to a class of fish called livebearers. They don’t lay eggs; their young come out swimming. Molly babies get no protection from their parents. The tiny fish are just as likely to be eaten by their own mother as they are by other fish in the aquarium, so to survive they’re going to need a little help.

How big do Gold Dust Mollies get?

Growing to a maximum of nearly 5 inches, the Gold Panda Molly requires a tank of at least 25 gallons with algae and plenty of room to swim. The tall dorsal fin of the male will not develop if adequate room is not provided for him to swim.

How fast do molly fish fry grow?

Watch their growth. It will take around one to two months for your fry to grow large enough to be introduced into your standard aquarium. The fry should be larger than the mouths of an adult molly fish. Do not move the molly fry until you are sure they are ready to handle your larger tank.

How many fry do mollies have?

Female mollies will gestate their young for about 60 days. They can give birth to between 40 and 100 fry. Mollies that are young or are having one of their first few pregnancies will tend to give birth to a smaller rather than larger number of fry.

Which fish is best for planted aquarium?

1. Neon Tetras. The most widely recognized schooling fish is the neon tetra, and they are extremely suitable for planted tanks.
2. Harlequin Rasboras.
3. Otocinclus Catfish.
4. Gourami fish.
5. Shrimp.
6. Livebearers such as guppies or mollies.
7. Corydora catfish.
8. Snails.

Are planted Aquarium hard to maintain?

Planted tanks are less work to maintain than conventional aquariums, but they require proper planning. Special attention should be paid to tank dimensions, lighting, substrate, fertilizers and choice of plant and fish species.

How fast do baby fish grow?

How Long Does It Take a Fish to Grow to Full Size? The length of time it takes a fish to reach its full size depends on many different variables, but usually, in about 1-2 year, your fish should be the adult size.

How many Molly fish can I put in my tank?

An average molly fish sees an easy 2 inches of growth, so that puts me at around 4-5 fish in that tank. That is pushing the limits remember too. Just to be safe, I always undershoot this aquarium equation.

What kind of water do Molly fish like?

Molly fish are said to be brackish water fish (freshwater mixed with saltwater) but the rate of saltwater should be very weak. Most molly fish that we buy as fishkeepers from pet stores are going to be most used to regular freshwater and that’s what you should go with mostly.

How do I Keep my Mollies safe from each other?

Just watch your fish and keep an eye on them. Here are some examples of common fish kept with mollies: If your having issues with aggression and fighting between fish, you can always add more decorations or plants. Having obstacles in the tank and hiding spots really helps when certain fish are getting picked on.

How many Dalmatian Mollies in a 10 gallon tank?

Example, I have one 10 gallon tank and need to know how many Dalmatian mollies I can fit inside. An average molly fish sees an easy 2 inches of growth, so that puts me at around 4-5 fish in that tank. That is pushing the limits remember too. Just to be safe, I always undershoot this aquarium equation.