Molly fry – 6 weeks old
December 9th, 2008 by Katie
The molly fry are now 6 weeks old. They are eating the same crushed up flake food which I feed the adult fish. I feed them 3 times per day and they are always excited to be fed. They feed until their little bellies are bulging. I have been advised to change 50% of the water daily as they need clean water to thrive. It’s been quite a responsibility looking after the fry. But, ultimately,...
Dalmation molly gives birth…finally!
October 28th, 2008 by Katie
At last, it has happened! A few hours ago, my dalmation molly gave birth to a number of babies.
When her belly started getting bigger, I set up a second aquarium for her. Then I watched. And watched some more. Nothing happened. Today, when I’d just about given up hoping, she gave birth.
I moved her back to my main tank when I saw her trying to eat the fry. She is back swimming around with...