How to tell if a molly is pregnant?

[senorkevin]

How is it possible to tell if a molly is pregnant?
I have a Dalmatian molly with a big belly, also a mickey mouse.

 

[sabrinarichard]

If she's with males or is a new fish, chances are she's pregnant..

 

[senorkevin]

They are new? How can I tell which is male/female and how can I tell if she is pregnant or bloated?

 

[sabrinarichard]

Look on internet for pics, but the fin under the belly is round for females, pointy for males... It's easy to see

 

[jwh0818]

The anal fin of a male is pointy and the female anal fin looks like a fan. If she is pregnant she will have a gravid spot next to her anal fin and she will slowly start to look like a box when viewed from above

 

[senorkevin]

How can I tell if it a dalmation?

 

[jwh0818]

How can I tell if it a dalmation?

Can you post a pic of her? Normally dalmation mollys have black spots everywhere like this

 

[senorkevin]

Here you go

 

[jwh0818]

Here you go

Yes she is pregnant. Is give her a week and then you should see fry if you catch them in time. Provide plenty of top floating plants so the fry can take cover. If not let the fish enjoy a fresh snack that's extremely healthy for them

 

[senorkevin]

So should I get a breeding box? Also I think a Mickey Mouse and a guppy are pregnant?

 

[jwh0818]

So should I get a breeding box? Also I think a Mickey Mouse and a guppy are pregnant?

What size tank do you have?

 

[senorkevin]

180 litre

 

[jwh0818]

180 litre

What else is in there

 

[senorkevin]

Some guppies, danios, white skirt tetra, blue paradise, pleco, mollies and shrimp. All the fish are small

 

[jwh0818]

Some guppies, danios, white skirt tetra, blue paradise, pleco, mollies and shrimp. All the fish are small

That's still not enough room for up to 50 fry. Do you plan on upgrading your tank?

 

[senorkevin]

No not really. Is it possible to save a few and let the other fish eat the fry?

 

[jwh0818]

No not really. Is it possible to save a few and let the other fish eat the fry?

Yes put like 3 or 4 in a breeding net and they will be fine but you have to feed them hikari first bits because its super tiny. Let the rest become snacks

 

[senorkevin]

I only need 2 females to stop the harassment! If I can't find that what else can I use? I think I read I could feed the peas

 

[jwh0818]

I only need 2 females to stop the harassment! If I can't find that what else can I use? I think I read I could feed the peas

No feeding will only stop it while they are eating. Either remove the male or add 2 more females. That's your only choice

 

[senorkevin]

Sorry I think we got confused. Could I feed the fry peas if I can't find hikari?