woodsplace1

thanks 0morrokh...didn't know that...getting info from the local aquarium store about changing water every 3-4 weeks, but they are saying a 50 % at least water change...they never said anything about 20-25 % water change every week...YIKES...I wonder if that is why my molly hasn't delivered her fry yet because of the water quality...all has tested good except my Ph has been high but I did get some Ph down and will test again next week...thanks for the update though, appreciate it!

vin

One reason your pH is elevated could be because of the water quality. Fish waste will effect your pH and if left to build up over time it could cause your pH to fluctuate. I would do a water test and change the water before adding any pH buffers. Test the water again in a couple of days to see if the pH has stabilized.

Do you know what your water pH is out of the tap after gassing out? That would give you a pretty good benchmark.

woodsplace1

ph coming down...thanks to all your advice...glad I read this and left some advice, then got some of my own...that is what I like about this site...learn something new everyday! appreciate it!

naomi_l5

hiya,

since my first post my whit mollie fish has just had babies - we didnt even know she was pregant just seemed a bit bloated but not acting different at all !!

i have about 10 in my tank at the moment and have tok the other fish out, my mum is in the middle of making a homemade net for them but i dont know what to feed them or if i should keep the mother in !!

thank you all !!!

woodsplace1

sure wish I could help you naomi...I am in the same delimma as well, my little molly is preg and about to deliver her fry. I have just as many questions as you do. I am pretty sure you will need to keep the baby away from all the adult fish until they can't fit into any of the adult's mouths...(apparently they will eat their own, ironic) you should put the baby in a breeder net or box and feed it very small amounts of fish food, (crumble up the food you have and feed it about 3 times /day) she will prob have more babies so keep an eye out, there might be some hiding out in plants if you have any...like I said, watch out for the other fish, they do eat the babies
keep up the good work and congrats, can't wait until my little one has her own little ones as well!

naomi_l5

i know i was so excited only had them for a month !

i've had to put them away from them til i get a netbreader tomorrow - wasnt expecting it at all !!

wish me luck.... really going to need it !

wish i could help 2 !
x

vin

The easiest way to feed your fry is to take a zip lock bag and some flake food. Put a small amt. of flake food into the bag and crush it into a powder. Then, get a wooden toothpick and dip it into the water. Dry it lightly so that the tip is still moist. Dip the moist end of the toothpick into the powder and then into the water. This will dispense just enough food for the fry. Do this 2-3 times daily. If you can't do it 3 times, twice will do. They won't starve.

As they get a little bigger, you don't have to crush the food as finely.

Have fun and good luck.

Butterfly

Naomi 15 here are some articles to read that will clear up alot of your questions.
http://www.fishlore.com/Forum/index.php?topic=620.0
Let us know if you need anything.
Carol

Jason

BTW 1 US gallon = 3.78L
1 UK gallon = 4.65L