Do Mollies breed easily?
Do Mollies breed easily?
Molly fish will readily breed in home aquaria if you have both males and females in the tank. For breeding, mollies prefer a tank with a temperature at around 80 °F, or even slightly higher.
How often do Mollies give birth?
Once the female is impregnated, she can give birth to as many as five or more broods of young at intervals of four to six weeks. The number of each brood may vary from 12 to 15 babies from a young Mollie to as many as 150 young from a large swordtail.
Do mollies have all their babies at once?
Mollies give birth to live babies. They are very easy to breed for the most part, and a single female molly fish can produce over a hundred baby mollies at one time.
How can you tell if a molly fish is pregnant?
How to Tell if a Molly Fish is Pregnant?
- Watch for any behavioral changes in your female molly fish. Some of the changes in behavior are that she may move slower in the water, stay away from other fish and eat more.
- Note if a dark triangular spot has appeared near the anal vent.
- Look for the stomach to change.
- View your molly fish throughout the pregnancy.
How long does a molly fish stay pregnant?
about 60 days
How long do molly fish live for?
5 years
Can guppies and mollies crossbreed?
Is guppy and molly hybrid possible? Yes, it is possible under certain circumstances. If you have male and female guppies in the tank, and male and female mollies, it will be hard to cross-breed. However, if you have just one male guppy and two or three female mollies, this will be possible to cross-breed.
Can guppies breed with Tetras?
No, guppies cannot cross with tetras. They will also not crossbreed with other livebearers that do not look like a guppy, such as platies, swortails, or mollies. They will crossbreed with Endlers though. Sounds like you just have some sneaky guppy fry.