One Molly BUT I HAVE FRY!

[nicsdragon]

I have one red velvet molly in my 90 gallons tank-however today I noticed fry in the tank! Is this possible or am I totally insane and/or missing something here?

 

[WaterPond]

how long has the fish been separated from other fish of the same species?

 

[rich311k]

Mollys can store spertm for long periods, not unusual at all.

 

[zacusmaximus]

Mollies, as well as most other livebearers, can become pregnant up to 8 times from one fertilization. I'd guess it came from the store knocked up.

 

[bs6749]

I'd guess it came from the store knocked up.

Couldn't be put more bluntly. LOL.

 

[Zagz]

I find that most livebearer's come from the lfs pregnant. I separated my male and female guppies 3 months ago and the females are still giving birth to fry. Hopefully they are almost done.

 

[zacusmaximus]

Well, seeing as how they're capable of going 8 rounds on one tank of gas, and that gestation is about 28 days, you could be looking at a few more months yet. Have fun!

 

[shumway]

I'm in the same boat,I have 2 platy's that keep popping out little one's,The first day i brought them home there were fry in my tank and that was 2 month's ago and they are still popping them My girl friend love's having the babie's so she made me go get a male to make sure they keep on coming

 

[Gplayerz]

I'm in the same boat,I have 2 platy's that keep popping out little one's,The first day i brought them home there were fry in my tank and that was 2 month's ago and they are still popping them My girl friend love's having the babie's so she made me go get a male to make sure they keep on coming

LOL i bought 4 female platys last week sunday, and tonight at about 10pm i saw 3 fry in my 10 gallon i am so excited, power to the breeders, i hope they stay alive.