Female Molly Staying At Top Of Tank

My female moly is staying at top of the aquarium for most of the time and making bubbles.. is it normal?

 

I don't think so. My molly swims around and picks at algae.

Staying near the top of the tank suggests you may have low oxygen levels or high ammonia, nitrite or nitrate.

 

That behavior can mean that it's about to give birth. Pregnant females will stay at the bottom and not move around a lot. They may also find a place on the bottom to hide. Does the fish look bloated? That is another indication that it's pregnant. Look for babies within the next week

 

That behavior can mean that it's about to give birth. Pregnant females will stay at the bottom and not move around a lot. They may also find a place on the bottom to hide. Does the fish look bloated? That is another indication that it's pregnant. Look for babies within the next week

But she is not staying at bottom of the tank..
Question - Pregnant Mollies ->third one in these thread.
Yes she is pregnant but she always prefers to stay at top not bottom

 

Is she swimming around or staying in one place.
And what do you mean by shes making bubbles

 

I don't think so. My molly swims around and picks at algae.

Staying near the top of the tank suggests you may have low oxygen levels or high ammonia, nitrite or nitrate.

You may want to do a 50% water change to lower the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrates. You may also want to get an air stone to get more oxygen into the water and an accurate aquarium water testing kit.

 

You may want to do a 50% water change to lower the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrates. You may also want to get an air stone to get more oxygen into the water and an accurate aquarium water testing kit.

Hey mate, Thanks .
Look at this picture please. Looking fine to you? Look redness around the gills

Is she swimming around or staying in one place.
And what do you mean by shes making bubbles

Both equally.
Look at the pic in one of my reply

 

Both equally.
Look at the pic in one of my reply

Are you sure shes making the bubbles.

Bubbles like that are usually a sign of excess dissolved organics.

Also she does look like she is getting ready to drop fry in a few days so she might be trying to find somewhere. My female will hide behind my sump intake for a few days before she drops.

 

Are you sure shes making the bubbles.

Bubbles like that are usually a sign of excess dissolved organics.

Also she does look like she is getting ready to drop fry in a few days so she might be trying to find somewhere. My female will hide behind my sump intake for a few days before she drops.

Yes She is making the bubbles. I am keeping eye on her since last 3 - 4 days because of fry. And she is also aggresive on other fish

 

Mollies are aggresive in smaller tanks so that's normal but ive never seen mine make bubbles.

What size is your tank

 

Right now it is small but I buy a new big one It will take someday to ready for the fishes.

Small tank around 3 gallon

 

That's your problem. 3 gallon is much too small. Your filter won't be able to keep up with the bioload

 

Yes but I brought a new one 10 gallon tank and soon They will be in their new tank

That's your problem. 3 gallon is much too small. Your filter won't be able to keep up with the bioload

 

What are your ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels? Inflamed gills are a sign that something in the water is irritating the delicate tissues that absorb dissolved oxygen from the water.

 

What are your ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels? Inflamed gills are a sign that something in the water is irritating the delicate tissues that absorb dissolved oxygen from the water.

I don't have a test kit but I changed 50% water yesterday.
I can't find test kit in my near pet shop.

 

The fins aren't clamped. That the first sign I look for bad water conditions personally. Looks like it may be ready to drop. There is a bit of squar-ish to the belly.

 

Thank you. I am waiting for birth since 3 - 4 days, how much day I have to wait more?

The fins aren't clamped. That the first sign I look for bad water conditions personally. Looks like it may be ready to drop. There is a bit of squar-ish to the belly.

 

Usually about every 28 to 35 days. Good luck with the fry lol

 

I recommend getting an air stone and changing 50% of the water every 3 days. In my experience, Mollies are the most resilient fish you can keep. They survive in terrible conditions but there is a tipping point. You could easily wake up to 20 dead Mollies if you are not careful

 

I will change 50% of water every 3 days..

Thank you so much for your help.

I recommend getting an air stone and changing 50% of the water every 3 days. In my experience, Mollies are the most resilient fish you can keep. They survive in terrible conditions but there is a tipping point. You could easily wake up to 20 dead Mollies if you are not careful

I will keep all your words in my mind.