Pregnant Molly??

[Lacyknicole]

I have a Dalmatian Molly and a black Molly. I think the black Molly is a male and the Dalmatian Molly is a female. I read on this site about their breeding rituals because I think that is what they are doing.
They have been chasing each other a lot and the black Molly will swim under the Dalmatian and poke her underside.
I’m not 100% sure the genders and I’ll include pictures so maybe someone can tell me if I’m right.
I only have the two Mollies(my other two recently died), my tank is 10 gallons and is fully cycled and regulated.

 

[DBradar3]

Oh yes You are correct about the genders, and yes, the black Molly is enjoying himself
If you plan on getting another female, good on you. If not, I would recommend doing so, because you leave dalmatian Molly will get stressed out by him sooner than later.
Be prepared for many Molly babies to come!

 

[Lacyknicole]

Thanks! I do plan on getting 1 or 2 more females today as the female(Oreo) does seem stressed out and tired a lot of the time. Do you have any ideas on what to do with the babies once they are here? I heard that most pet stores do not want more mollys but I do not have the space or resources to keep them.

 

[DBradar3]

I am lucky enough to have a pet store that gives me store credit for mine. When she doesn't have room however, Petco takes them as a donation, and when they sell them, the money is donated to help animals in need.