Molly question - Aquarium Advice

sarah5775 · 10-02-2006, 02:44 PM

A few days ago, the heater in my 29 gallon aquarium failed. I was not home at the time, and the temperature plunged to 70 degrees. I don't know how long it was that low, but I only lost one fish, my male molly. I am sad for losing him, he was beautiful, but I'm glad my other fish are ok, the temp is now back up to 78. It seems a miracle I lost none of my other fish. Even my neons are ok.

The thing is, I am pretty sure I will not replace him. I have two female mollies, one looks to be pregnant. The other one may be early or not pregnant. How long can these fish hold sperm? How many pregnancies am I looking at here? I want to be prepared. Thanks.

BTW I heard somewhere that lyretails are sterile, but that can't be true can it? He was the only male I had.

zacusmaximus · 10-04-2006, 11:27 PM

Most livebearers can go anywhere from 1-8 pregnancies with one fertilization.

sabbott1877 · 10-05-2006, 01:31 PM

My GF's Lyretails had babies... if that answers your question...

10-02-2006, 02:44 PM	#1
sarah5775 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 194	Molly question A few days ago, the heater in my 29 gallon aquarium failed. I was not home at the time, and the temperature plunged to 70 degrees. I don't know how long it was that low, but I only lost one fish, my male molly. I am sad for losing him, he was beautiful, but I'm glad my other fish are ok, the temp is now back up to 78. It seems a miracle I lost none of my other fish. Even my neons are ok. The thing is, I am pretty sure I will not replace him. I have two female mollies, one looks to be pregnant. The other one may be early or not pregnant. How long can these fish hold sperm? How many pregnancies am I looking at here? I want to be prepared. Thanks. BTW I heard somewhere that lyretails are sterile, but that can't be true can it? He was the only male I had.

10-05-2006, 01:31 PM	#3
sabbott1877 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 89	My GF's Lyretails had babies... if that answers your question... __________________ Signature Eh? Vote for Aquarium Advice!! We want to be #1 http://www.aquarank.com/in.php?id=fishfree LIVE IN New England?? Click Here

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
molly question	dieanna	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	6	09-14-2005 01:12 PM
Molly behavior question	thartley	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	1	09-12-2004 11:38 PM
SW Molly current question...	nyghtone	Saltwater & Reef - Archive	3	09-12-2004 07:05 PM
Question about Molly behaviour	contactpsb	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	5	01-26-2004 11:34 PM
Preggo Molly Question	rcm87	Freshwater & Brackish - Breeding	4	10-21-2003 10:17 AM

10-04-2006, 11:27 PM	#2
zacusmaximus Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 196	Most livebearers can go anywhere from 1-8 pregnancies with one fertilization.