Yes, you should definitely consider separating them from the adults. While mollies can be good parents, they’re also notorious for snacking on their own babies if they’re hungry or stressed. Here are a few options for separating them: Breeder Box: This is an easy solution if you don’t have a secondRead more
Yes, you should definitely consider separating them from the adults. While mollies can be good parents, they’re also notorious for snacking on their own babies if they’re hungry or stressed.
Here are a few options for separating them:
Breeder Box: This is an easy solution if you don’t have a second tank. The fry stay in the same water, but the adults can’t get to them.
Separate Tank: Ideally, a small 5-gallon tank with a sponge filter (you don’t want a strong filter sucking them up).
More Plants: Since you’ve already added hiding spots, this will help a lot. Floating plants, moss, and dense structures can give them a fighting chance.
For food, you can crush up flakes or buy specific fry food like Hikari First Bites. Feed small amounts multiple times a day, like 3-4 times. You don’t want uneaten food to rot in the tank.
For water, stable parameters are key! Keep the ammonia and nitrites at 0, and nitrates below 20 ppm. You’ll probably want to do frequent small water changes, but be gentle so you don’t accidentally suck up the fry. Good luck!
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How do I care for fry after they hatch?
Yes, you should definitely consider separating them from the adults. While mollies can be good parents, they’re also notorious for snacking on their own babies if they’re hungry or stressed. Here are a few options for separating them: Breeder Box: This is an easy solution if you don’t have a secondRead more
Yes, you should definitely consider separating them from the adults. While mollies can be good parents, they’re also notorious for snacking on their own babies if they’re hungry or stressed.
Here are a few options for separating them:
Breeder Box: This is an easy solution if you don’t have a second tank. The fry stay in the same water, but the adults can’t get to them.
Separate Tank: Ideally, a small 5-gallon tank with a sponge filter (you don’t want a strong filter sucking them up).
More Plants: Since you’ve already added hiding spots, this will help a lot. Floating plants, moss, and dense structures can give them a fighting chance.
For food, you can crush up flakes or buy specific fry food like Hikari First Bites. Feed small amounts multiple times a day, like 3-4 times. You don’t want uneaten food to rot in the tank.
For water, stable parameters are key! Keep the ammonia and nitrites at 0, and nitrates below 20 ppm. You’ll probably want to do frequent small water changes, but be gentle so you don’t accidentally suck up the fry. Good luck!
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Cycling a saltwater tank is kinda similar to a freshwater one but there are some differences. Both involve establishing beneficial bacteria to handle the nitrogen cycle, but saltwater tanks often require more time and patience. You’ll need live rock or sand to kickstart the process. I suggest usingRead more
Cycling a saltwater tank is kinda similar to a freshwater one but there are some differences. Both involve establishing beneficial bacteria to handle the nitrogen cycle, but saltwater tanks often require more time and patience. You’ll need live rock or sand to kickstart the process. I suggest using a piece of shrimp to start the ammonia cycle. Also, keep testing your water parameters frequently. It took me about 6 weeks to cycle my saltwater tank.
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Hi, what snails exactly are you referring to? are they pests or pet snails?
Hi, what snails exactly are you referring to? are they pests or pet snails?
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Yes, fish do sleep, but not in the same way we do. They don't have eyelids, so it might not look like they're sleeping. Instead, they enter a state of rest where their metabolism slows down, and they stay mostly still. You'll notice some species will find a safe spot to hide or hover in the water coRead more
Yes, fish do sleep, but not in the same way we do. They don’t have eyelids, so it might not look like they’re sleeping. Instead, they enter a state of rest where their metabolism slows down, and they stay mostly still. You’ll notice some species will find a safe spot to hide or hover in the water column.
See lessWould it be okay to put a 12 gallon fish tank on a dresser that already has a 5 gallon (already set up) on the other end.
It really depends on the sturdiness of your dresser. A 12-gallon tank filled with water, substrate, and decorations (use live plants please) will weigh around 120-150 pounds. Combined with the weight of your existing 5-gallon tank, that could be a significant load on your dresser. I’d recommend checRead more
It really depends on the sturdiness of your dresser. A 12-gallon tank filled with water, substrate, and decorations (use live plants please) will weigh around 120-150 pounds. Combined with the weight of your existing 5-gallon tank, that could be a significant load on your dresser. I’d recommend checking the weight capacity of your dresser or considering a stand specifically designed for aquariums.
See lessHow often should I redo the substrate of an aquascape?
I almost never replace the substrate entirely. It's a huge hassle and disrupts the ecosystem. Instead, I focus on maintaining it with the right balance of clean-up crew like shrimp and snails, which help break down waste. Also, healthy plant growth will absorb a lot of the nutrients from waste materRead more
I almost never replace the substrate entirely. It’s a huge hassle and disrupts the ecosystem. Instead, I focus on maintaining it with the right balance of clean-up crew like shrimp and snails, which help break down waste. Also, healthy plant growth will absorb a lot of the nutrients from waste material.
See lessWhat materials should I use in my DIY pond to help hold the water?
I've worked with EPDM rubber liners and PVC pond liners. Both work, but EPDM rubber is a bit costly. 45 mil EPDM rubber liner is what I use most. Tip: Just make sure to properly line the hole you dig with sand or old carpet to protect the liner from punctures.
I’ve worked with EPDM rubber liners and PVC pond liners. Both work, but EPDM rubber is a bit costly. 45 mil EPDM rubber liner is what I use most.
Tip: Just make sure to properly line the hole you dig with sand or old carpet to protect the liner from punctures.
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