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Hi,
have had problems with some mollies I got the 2 weeks ago. they were black and mottled black ones and so far 3 have died and dont have high hopes for the others. one got white marks similar to white spot and have treated the water and made no difference, other 2 just died. have since read up on net that black mollies are harder to keep than other mollies, was wondering why this is so and if white mollies are hardier?

what are your water parameters?

Mollies are e to white spot (ick)
Could have been infected when at the fish store, or ick parasites present in the bag. They look like grains of salt.

Heat the tank gradually to 84F and add freshwater aquarium salt, an added airstone for extra oxygenation during this time, and keep the light off, less stress to the fish. Follow this until you see no white spots for a few days, and clean the tank thoroughly (but not extremely) a shallow gravel vac also (ick eggs will be hanging around)
Then wait 4 more days, still no spots ? You're done.

Can someone move this thread to 'The Hospital' ?

The Amazon Nut...

actually, i bought 2 metallic mollies dies right away, then got black mollies and they are happy and healthy an makin loads of babies!!! u could try a molly look-alike or sumthin simalir to it like platies. good luck black mollys are VERY EASY to take care of. test your water maybe u have a parasite]:| those stupid things...well good luck