What is normal molly fish behavior?

Typical Behavior They are a peaceful bunch most of the time but can show signs of aggression when crowded or surrounded by aggressive tank mates. This isn’t aggressive, it is just part of their courtship. You may see this quite often since Molly fish mate regularly, even in captivity.

How do you know when mollies are mating?

Distinguishing between male and female black mollies is fairly simple. The males will have the gonopodium instead of a normal anal fin. Females tend to look larger and rounder than males. Some males will have elongated dorsal fins, but this is not seen on the females.

How big do Gold Dust mollies get?

Growing to a maximum of nearly 5 inches, the Gold Panda Molly requires a tank of at least 25 gallons with algae and plenty of room to swim. The tall dorsal fin of the male will not develop if adequate room is not provided for him to swim.

Do molly fish fight each other?

If it looks like your mollies are fighting, the behavior you are witnessing is almost certainly a male chasing a female because he wants to mate with her. Whilst the males aren’t territorial like other species can be, males do like to be the alpha male in a given area.

How big do Gold Dust Mollies get?

How long does it take for mollies to grow to full size?

The molly fish will take around 3 to 4 months to grow to their full size, and in part, this will depend on their water conditions, diet, and more. With good care, it should take no longer than 4 months for a molly fish to grow to full size.

How do I know if my molly fish is in labor?

The Eyes of the Fry and Signs of Impending Birth To accommodate the developing eggs, the mother’s body expands, becoming deeper and broader. A few days before delivery, she develops a bulge below the gills, her outline becoming fairly square in this region, while the gravid spot has enlarged its area.

Are Gold Dust Mollies live bearers?

Things to know about the gold dust molly The Gold Panda Molly is a livebearer that requires a spawning box in a 25 gallon, or larger breeding tank.

What does it mean when one fish chases another?

Fish chase each other for a variety of reasons, such as defending their territory, establishing dominance, competing for food, and mating. Even fish that are typically docile fish may chase others because of constant stress. This could be due to incompatible tank mates, poor water conditions, or an overcrowded tank.

Why is my male Molly chasing other fish?

Most often, you will find your male Molly chasing a female for the purpose of mating. This is perfectly normal behavior and typically doesn’t cause any harm to either fish. If your mollies are breeding, then you’ll see an uptick in this kind of aggressively chasing other fish.

How often do Mollies chase each other?

Mollies chase each other most of the time, more likely if males and females are together. It’s possible for a male to harass a female to exhaustion and have her die.

Why are my Mollies so aggressive?

Unfortunately your aquarium is too small to house a large population of mollies. I would also check ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels. If these are elevated, fish will be stressed and can be more aggressive. Those molly’s are to big for a 10g tank.

Are there different colors of mollies?

There are many Molly fish species that range in color from bright and beautiful red or orange colors to the black-speckled, dalmatian breed and the totally Black Molly Fish or the plump, little Balloon Molly Fish. To get a handle on how many of your mollies are female and how many are male, here are some tell-tale signs to look for.