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	Info on Breeding Sailfin molly's needed!
burkwood369 Small Fry Posts: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 11-May-2005	[font color="#C00000"]Hi there i am a complete Neewbie when it comes to breeding sailfin molly's, i have bought 1 male sailfin and 3 female sailfin mollies and was after information on how to get them in breeding condition? they are in a 25 gal tank (36 x 12 x 12) with a pair of paradise fish and any info would be greatfully recieved.any info on paradise fish would be good as well![/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:46
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	when i bred mollies. i left them in the tank and let them do there thing. when u see one of the females on the top with fins clamped, then i would move her into a breeding trap. but u can also try making the tank heavly planted so maybe a few fry would make it and then u can take them out and put them into their own tank. as with paradice fish, u can breed them like bettas.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:46
koi keeper Moderator Posts: 3203 Kudos: 2033 Votes: 240 Registered: 29-Dec-2001	Putting livebearers into good breeeding condition starts with the addition of high protein foods added to the diet. Spirulina flakes and wafers are very good for that as well as feedings of blood worms. Increasing the temp in the tank a degree or two and just be patient. For fry survival java moss works wonders. Goodluck, Koi Empty chairs at empty tables, the room silent, forlorn.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:46


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