Mollies are one of the most popular species of fish in our hobby. For many decades they have been kept and bred by hobbyists around the world. Thanks to the hard work of dedicated breeders there are many different colors and strains of Mollies to choose from. Although Mollies are beautiful in their own right, […]
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Betta fish are often thought of as solo specimen fish that need to be kept alone. That couldn’t be further from the truth. There are lots of really good tank mates for Bettas. I think it is true to say, with the exception of Guppies, I have kept and bred more Mollies than any other
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Guppies and Mollies can crossbreed under certain circumstances. The resulting babies are known as Muppies or Gollies, depending on who you ask. These babies are usually about the size of a Molly but with Guppy coloration. Unfortunately, muppies/gollies are always sterile, and can’t reproduce further generations! For many years now guppies and mollies have been two of the
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Whether it’s Black Mollies, Gold Mollies, or Sailfin Mollies, Molly fish have long been popular in the fish keeping hobby. They are hardy, super active, and usually easy to breed. There are however occasions when Mollies won’t breed, or appear not to be breeding. Assuming you have at least one male and one female Molly, it is
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If there are two fish that would be considered ‘staples’ of the freshwater fish-keeping world, it would be guppies and mollies. Both species of fish are colorful, hardy, and easy to breed. These three traits alone have cemented both guppy’s and mollies’ popularity forever. So you may well ask yourself Can guppies and mollies be kept
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Why do my mollies keep dying? There are 3 main reasons mollies die unexpectedly, they are poor water quality, low oxygen levels, and diseases. Another reason mollies die suddenly is low or high water temperature following a heater failure. Mollies were some of the first fish I ever kept and bred. Around 30 years ago I
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What do Black Mollies Eat? Black Mollies are omnivores. As such their diet should be made up of both vegetable and animal matter. Black Mollies should be fed a balanced diet consisting of a good quality fish flake or pellet with the addition of some live or frozen foods such as daphnia or bloodworms. Black Mollies
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Do Black Mollies Lay Eggs? No, Black Mollies do not lay eggs. Black Mollies are a live-bearing species of fish, meaning the female retains the fertilized eggs inside her body while they develop, then gives birth to live, free-swimming baby fish. Black Mollies were one of the first fish I ever bred in my fish room.
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Do Black Mollies eat Black Beard Algae? Yes, Black Mollies will eat Black Beard Algae. Black Mollies are one of the few fish that will actively eat Black Beard Algae. Black Mollies actually possess small teeth at the front of their mouths which they use to pull at the Black Beard Algae. If you have
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Can Black Mollies live in cold water? No, Black Mollies can not live in cold water. Black Mollies are a tropical species of fish and as such need to be kept in water which is between 76°F and 80°:F (24°C to 26°C). For most aquarium setups, Black Mollies will require an aquarium heater to raise the
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