Pregnant molly?

[Candi1990]

I have had many preg Molly, but this one seems to be too young! I know she isnt 4-5 months old because my other molly gave birth to her. She is in her tank with her 3 other mollies that were born the exact same time (different mothers tho i think). She is much bigger than the others and appear to be prego. Is she too young? What do you think?

Sorry sat there for 10 min couldnt get a good picture!

 

[iowaguy27]

Looks like it. Are you wanting to keep the fry?

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[Candi1990]

Yes i will remove the 4 mollies in there and let the fry have that tank if she is.

 

[mike gergley]

she is pretty squared off....i would guess fry in the next 3 or 4 days

 

[Candi1990]

But she is so young! Can they have fry this young?

 

[mike gergley]

she should have no problems

 

[mike gergley]

at this age her fry may not be viable but then again you may have a bunch......I know that maless can reproduce as early as 2 months ......females mostly around 31/2 to4 months......I bought 3 mollies one time and ended up with at least hundred in less than a year with no special precautions to protect the young......gave them all away they will overrun your tank....lol

 

[Candi1990]

Your fry survived in the tank? I am always afraid they will get eaten so I put them in a different tank but I never had as many as you.

 

[mike gergley]

my tanks have lots of driftwood and plants but alot would make it.......5 or 6 from each batch......after a while it seems like your are getting babies once a week