Still no babies.

[Fishguy17]

Ok we'll as some of you may know I've had a pregnant molly for now 3 months and 3 days. Yes I know this is crazy. At first I didn't believe the fish was pregnant by now I can clearly see that she is squared off. Se is fatter than the other female that is not yet old enough to breed. Well I have has her separated. For about a week in a 1.5 gallon tank alone will a moss ball and plant scraps. I have a heater and filter in there as well. I just can't understand why she has not birthed yet. I don't want her to miscarriage because I know it could kill her as well. If anyone can help me please do. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[Fishguy17]

Anyone.

 

[freshwaterashley]

Thats interesting. I would love to hear an answer becuse i also have a molly who is holding long overdue. Sorry that i cant help. Lets hope someone answers soon.

 

[freshwaterashley]

Poke....

 

[AlexandraDanielle21]

I've heard that live bearers can hold off dropping fry for a long time if they want. Bringing the temperature up might induce birthing. Hope this helped

 

[Fishguy17]

Ill try to bring it up with a water change. Hope it works

 

[freshwaterashley]

I just bought a heater and it brings the water to 78 but usually my water temp reads about 80. It has been in for a week... hoping this is what they need and will drop.. got 3 mollies holding out on me...

 

[Fishguy17]

I've had a heater that brings the water to that temp. But still no babies. Good luck tho

 

[FishCr8zy]

I've had a heater that brings the water to that temp. But still no babies. Good luck tho

How big is the black spot on her anal underside?
I would keep the temp 80 or above but less than 85.

 

[freshwaterashley]

I cant tell they are all mostly black.. they are dalmation mollies.

 

[Fishguy17]

Mine are a crescent moon shape. Dark. But not super black.

 

[freshwaterashley]

Mine are a crescent moon shape. Dark. But not super black.

Do you have pics?

 

[freshwaterashley]

Mine are a crescent moon shape. Dark. But not super black.

Do you have pics?

 

[Fishguy17]

I'm not home ill get them soon tho

 

[freshwaterashley]

Idk bc mine have looked like this for the past 2 weeks.. like they could pop any second... i just dunno whats goin on with them... so you say yours are younger? Bc mine are at least a 6 months to a year old

 

[FishCr8zy]

One of the best ways to look if they have babies or how soon they r going to have them is the black spot but since they r black.......lol
The one is pic 5 looks very ready. R the pics all on one Molly?

 

[freshwaterashley]

One of the best ways to look if they have babies or how soon they r going to have them is the black spot but since they r black.......lol
The one is pic 5 looks very ready. R the pics all on one Molly?

No they are 3 different.. i tell them aart by their fins and tail fins...one is Dolly, Molly, and Fin...

 

[freshwaterashley]

I'm not home ill get them soon tho

Pics! I wanna see maybe i can help...

 

[freshwaterashley]

I'm not home ill get them soon tho

What color are your mollies?

 

[Ian086]

I cant tell they are all mostly black.. they are dalmation mollies.

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The first 2 pictures, those 3 look very close. Do they seem stressed in the box??