Black Molly Genetics

[ocminpin]

well I am definitely not an expert, but my black molly is doing just fine. got her on 4 jan, she had babies on 5 jan, and looks like she must have just had another batch this morning. I picked her intentionally because I thought she might be pregnant. she seems pretty hardy to me. but maybe I am just lucky. I will let you know how things continue...

Oh good!
My 5 mth old juvie Dalmatian Molly is bigger and thicker than my Black Molly..

 

[Cichlid Kid]

My blacks seem to be pretty tuff but then again Ive had the same stock for nearly 30yrs.

 

[absolutangel04]

Just a note, if you got your mollies from different stores in the area, they may still all been from the same whole-seller. Lots of stores use the same places to order fish from, especially stores near each other. I don't know if that is the case or not, just a thought.

 

[Mogurako]

Just a note, if you got your mollies from different stores in the area, they may still all been from the same whole-seller. Lots of stores use the same places to order fish from, especially stores near each other. I don't know if that is the case or not, just a thought.

That is true and would make sense, like I was saying if you want the best stock and genetics buy from a local breeder.

 

[ocminpin]

That is true and would make sense, like I was saying if you want the best stock and genetics buy from a local breeder.

That will be next after the mess I've gone thru with fish!

 

[HeatherW]

You can have some of my babies! For real! I honestly don't know what I am going to do with them when they get bigger

 

[ocminpin]

You can have some of my babies! For real! I honestly don't know what I am going to do with them when they get bigger

Where do you live?? Lol
Edit:: ah Virginia... Have you ever shipped before?

 

[Starka]

I took a look at my lfs and no one really had any fully black mollies. I went out of town and finally saw some. They were big and healthy, they also had real pretty brown/chocolate mollies, too.

 

[ocminpin]

I took a look at my lfs and no one really had any fully black mollies. I went out of town and finally saw some. They were big and healthy, they also had real pretty brown/chocolate mollies, too.

I've seen SOME thicker black mollies but it seems more rare... Must be healthier genetics...
Wow Chocolate? Neat!!

 

[Starka]

I've seen SOME thicker black mollies but it seems more rare... Must be healthier genetics...
Wow Chocolate? Neat!!

They had a whole tank with all sorts of chocolate mollies speckled, solid, and tan. I'm thinking that it is their more natural coloring?
Its my new favorite store.

 

[ocminpin]

Vixen today... All spunky, hunting for any leftover fry I may have missed.. Trust me Vixen, there are none!

I see she has a bit of a baby bump protruding..


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[Starka]

Vixen today... All spunky, hunting for any leftover fry I may have missed.. Trust me Vixen, there are none!

I see she has a bit of a baby bump protruding..

Awww can't wait for more babies!
By the way at what age do you sell them?

 

[ocminpin]

Awww can't wait for more babies!
By the way at what age do you sell them?

yes! I want my first batch of black!
The LFS will take them at 1 1/2"...
I'd sell them before that privately if there was an interest..

 

[HeatherW]

How long does it take you to get them to that size? Mine are a month old now

 

[Starka]

How long have you been breeding?

 

[ocminpin]

How long does it take you to get them to that size? Mine are a month old now

3 mths old is when my Dalmatians reach 1- 1 1/2"
Unfortunately with my mass loss last month I never got to see my Creamsicles or Silvers grow to sellable...

 

[ocminpin]

How long have you been breeding?

Got my first tank (in Years) on Sept 5, 2011 and first batch born Sept 9th ....
I've had 11 batches I was able to save and have missed 6-7...
5 female mollies & 1 female platy

 

[Starka]

I'll be going down to my new fav. Lfs this weekend and see if I can get you some pics of those brown mollies.

 

[ocminpin]

I'll be going down to my new fav. Lfs this weekend and see if I can get you some pics of those brown mollies.

THANK YOU!!! While you're at it, get me one and ship him to me.. LOL

 

[Starka]

THANK YOU!!! While you're at it, get me one and ship him to me.. LOL

Only if you can drop some platies off in Redding