Babie mollies

[Mmplatyowner24]

Just recently had baby mollies born in my tank... Is it true the mom will eat the babies... Would it still be effective if i got a breeding trap??please let me know

 

[dotswithchemicals]

Yeah, they will eat the babies if they have no where to hide. If you provide hiding placing they are most likely to survive! Or separate them. Java moss is good.. the babies can hide and eat off it.

 

[Mmplatyowner24]

Yeah, they will eat the babies if they have no where to hide. If you provide hiding placing they are most likely to survive! Or separate them. Java moss is good.. the babies can hide and eat off it.

Will they eat the tropical flakes in the tank?? All new to this. Do they require special food?

 

[Mmplatyowner24]

Will a male bother the babies?

 

[Tetra1990]

Will a male bother the babies?

Yes. It docent matter male/female, they will eat the fry.

 

[Mmplatyowner24]

Would it be best to separate them?

 

[Tetra1990]

Would it be best to separate them?

Yes. Or make sure you have ampule hiding places for the fry.

 

[Langerz]

Will they eat the tropical flakes in the tank?? All new to this. Do they require special food?

Crush the flakes between ur finger and thumb until it is really fine like a powder. They will eat it then

 

[Mmplatyowner24]

Decided to get net breeder how long until i let them loose?

 

[Chronos313]

I would say 4-5 weeks maybe longer.

 

[absolutangel04]

You can keep them with the adults once they are larger than bite-sized. Often around 4-6 weeks, but individual growth rates are variable depending on factors like diet and temperature.

 

[Cichlid Kid]

Mollies give birth to larger fry than other livebearers so crushed up flakes are perfect for them. I always feed my fry more frequently than older fish but sparingly also.

 

[Langerz]

How long is untill balloon bellys get there shape???