will clown fish eat molly fry?

just wondering if molly had fry in a tank with clown fish would the clowns eat the fry ?

 

I don't think mollies are supposed to be in a tank that salty. Unless you mean a different type of 'clown' than the ones like Nemo?

 

Ummm,
Not sure what you're suggesting here, but mollies generally won't survive in high salinity, and clowns won't survive in low salinity.

Most mollies have never been in salt, and I believe even if they have, it's brackish, not full blown salt. i.e. around 1.008 Specific Gravity brackish, vs 1.020-1.026 full salt.

Yes there are reported cases of full salt mollies.

You could feed molly fry to clowns, and they would probably eat them. Saltwater fish tend to eat most meaty foods presented to them (unless they are specifically herbivores)

 

ive herd of people breeding and keeping mollys in reef tanks

even acclimation them to salt water from fresh

as a example

 

Very, very odd.

I don't know if clownfish would go after the fry or not...*shrug*

 

OK after some googling, I stand corrected, will edit my previous post.

The few posts I read on other forums suggest that that mollies were acclimated for up to 24 hours (FW mollies).

It seems that sailfins would be the way to go.

But my original answer stands. I believe clowns would eat the fry, as would just about any reef inhabitant.

 

I'm asking because I have some one with a sw set up needing something easy to get to help with algae and have herd mollys do wonders on getting rid of algae and eat the kinds most fish dont

 

I'm asking because I have some one with a sw set up needing something easy to get to help with algae and have herd mollys do wonders on getting rid of algae and eat the kinds most fish dont

All due respect, controlled water parameters and lighting, coupled with good maintenance also control algae

What size tank does your friend have? If it's not too heavily stocked, and 55G+, a lawnmower goby does a great job of keeping algae at bay, as do snails (turbos, ceriths, nassa's).

But ultimately, it is parameters and lighting that will be the biggest influence. IMO, better to address the cause than to find a cure.

 

I was trying to buy a sump from some one on cl and I got talking to them about sw and I have a basic+ knolege on sw and they asked me if id be willing to help them set up a new tank they are curently running a 55 and are upgrading
I asked if they had gotten live rock and they don't seam to know the meaning

 

Off-topic, but sorta still on topic.

The clowns and wrasse will most likely eat fry (or any live food). The cardinal, depending on what type, most likely will as well. Depending on the goby, it will probably eat fry too. Like I say, most Saltwater species will take meaty foods, and live foods, if they are offered.

As for the rest, it's a different topic (algae control). Maybe your contact should join Fishlore?

 

IMO, better to address the cause than to find a cure.

Or, maybe instead of viewing algae as a problem, view it as a benefit? Instead of having to add snails or fish to deal with a problem, you can now add snails or fish and know that they will have food available. I for one wish my Freshwater tank would grow some algae for my pleco.

 

ill suggest it to them ,. do you think I should help them set up the tank I'm noobish at sw but seems less so then they

Or, maybe instead of viewing algae as a problem, view it as a benefit? Instead of having to add snails or fish to deal with a problem, you can now add snails or fish and know that they will have food available. I for one wish my Freshwater tank would grow some algae for my pleco.

I said it would probably be beneficial to the aquarium but if its a nasty hair algae the other fish may not eat it so no reason to have it pluss I think it would be kinda cool to see mollys in a sw tank

 

Or, maybe instead of viewing algae as a problem, view it as a benefit? Instead of having to add snails or fish to deal with a problem, you can now add snails or fish and know that they will have food available. I for one wish my Freshwater tank would grow some algae for my pleco.

True - especially if you want a herbivore such as a lawnmower, or coral beauty etc. But generally speaking the algae will grow quicker than it can be eaten. There's a natural amount of algae that grows and is sufficient for most herbivores. Too much is a problem.

ill suggest it to them ,. do you think I should help them set up the tank I'm noobish at sw but seems less so then they

Honestly, the answer to that question lies solely with you. That you need to ask if you should help is indicative that maybe you're not ready, or not confident. One must trust in them self first, and be comfortable that you know what you are doing, and what to do if things go wrong.

I would certainly offer to help, as at the very least, you will expand your own knowledge along the way. Be honest from the start. Not passing judgement, but something to consider.

 

thank you ryanr I think I shall tell then I am not well experienced in the sw hobby but I have done a lot of research and have a small amount on knowledge and help them if they are still wanting it
can you let me know is this is right or wrong

live rock swerves as a bio filter of sorts and multiple currents are good for live rock and coral formation

bio filtration should be the main concern unless in a heavily light reef tank

sumps should have a 5x turn over

 

You are on the right track, sorta

Read my guides in the Beginner Section (they are stickied), particularly Part 2, which covers marine filtration and flow

 

Good morning,

How about recommending Fish Lore to your friends!

Ken

 

I plan to recommend and I will check out the post

great info thanks ryanr

 

Cheers, glad you found it helpful.

 

Mollies are an amazing fish. They can be acclimated to live in Fresh, Brackish, or Saltwater. If you want them in your tank, go for it. Just make sure you learn how to properly acclimate them to salty water.

 

You can acclimate Mollies to full salt water in 4 hours. I've done it. Kinda like acclimating any other fish to you tank water. Drip acclamation. And yes. Clowns will eat the fry.