Is my molly prego?

[lectraplayer]

This is my first time dealing with swollen fish, but two of my mollies have gotten quite large. Is this just them ready to have fry or could it be dropsy? They are acting normal with their full Droopy Dog character and are constantly feasting on algae (and flake at meal time).

Sorry for the blur. The camera on my phone sucks.

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[Crazyhermitcrab]

If the females are with males they are pregnant. No question asked. She looks about 1 week into pregnancy. another 3 to go. She may eat her fry, watch out. Add some plants for fry to hide in

 

[lectraplayer]

I have no idea how to tell who's male and who's female except that two are swollen and two are not.

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[Crazyhermitcrab]

I have no idea how to tell who's male and who's female except that two are swollen and two are not.

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http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f12/crazyhermitcrabs-complete-guide-to-livebearers-310919.html

My guide will help you.

 

[treemanone2003]

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f12/crazyhermitcrabs-complete-guide-to-livebearers-310919.html



My guide will help you.

Do you have all of those in your tanks ? How many tanks total ?

 

[Crazyhermitcrab]

Do you have all of those in your tanks ? How many tanks total ?

No I have several tanks.

 

[lectraplayer]

Thanks. Now I have some things to watch for.

What kind/how many plants do I need to hide the fry until they get big enough? I have the bottom of my 10g carpeted in swords and downoi.

 

[Crazyhermitcrab]

Thanks. Now I have some things to watch for.

What kind/how many plants do I need to hide the fry until they get big enough? I have the bottom of my 10g carpeted in swords and downoi.

I went to my LFS and bought some hornwort.
Floating plants are great. I also have lots of wisteria on the bottom.

 

[lectraplayer]

Where do the fry hide to get away from everybody? Also, how much danger would harlequin rasboras, neon tetras, and ottocinclous cats pose to the fry?

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[treemanone2003]

No I have several tanks.

So now I'm confused. What's the answer to the 2 questions ?

 

[Crazyhermitcrab]

So now I'm confused. What's the answer to the 2 questions ?

No not all if those fish are mine. my friend allowed me to photograph some of her fish. Most of them are mine. I have 3 tanks

 

[Crazyhermitcrab]

Where do the fry hide to get away from everybody? Also, how much danger would harlequin rasboras, neon tetras, and ottocinclous cats pose to the fry?

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The rasboras and tetras might eat hem. My Otto cats don't go near the fry. The fry hide in dense stem plants and floating plants