Why are my dalmatian mollies and black mollies vicious?

1. Do mollies and mollies get along?
2. Will black mollies breed with other mollies?
3. Are black mollies aggressive?
4. Are mollies aggressive?
5. Are mollies fin nippers?
6. Can Dalmation mollies breed with balloon mollies?
7. What is a Dalmation Molly?
8. How big do Dalmation Mollies get?
9. How long do Dalmation Mollies live?
10. How many black mollies should be kept together?
11. How can you tell if a Dalmation Molly is male or female?
12. Will Dalmation mollies eat other fish?
13. What is lyretail Molly?
14. What is the lifespan of molly fish?

Do mollies and mollies get along?

The most important thing here is to maintain high hydrogen sulfide levels in the water. Mollies are friendly, peaceful fish that generally get along with their tank mates well. ... They will grow depressed and isolated if kept alone and should have at least a few other mollies in the same tank.

Will black mollies breed with other mollies?

Albeit there being several varieties of molly fish, they all can be mated because regardless of the color or fin configuration, they are the same species, and any male will readily fertilize with all females. ... So, put simply, different colors and shapes of mollies are still the same fish and will readily breed.

Are black mollies aggressive?

Black Mollies are generally a peaceful community fish, but multiple males kept in the same tank can become aggressive, and females which are outnumbered by males will tend to be harassed. ... It is often thought that Black Mollies are best served in Brackish waters, but that's not the case at all.

Are mollies aggressive?

They are a peaceful bunch most of the time but can show signs of aggression when crowded or surrounded by aggressive tank mates. Therefore, it's important that their tank is big enough, and that they have suitable tank mates (more on this later). Some people mistake Molly Fish breeding behaviors as signs of aggression.

Are mollies fin nippers?

Yes, mollies are fin nippers. Despite being peaceful and friendly, mollies are notorious for being fin nippers. Male mollies especially love nipping the fins of other males to establish their dominance and defend their territory.

Can Dalmation mollies breed with balloon mollies?

Yes, the distorted bodied 'Balloon' Mollies will be able to breed with most of the other Mollies, including Dalmations. I do not know if it will produce a larger fish, though. The Balloons are already compromised, and may not be able to grow any bigger.

What is a Dalmation Molly?

General info about Dalmatian Molly

These fish are small, only reaching 5 inches, and males have large dorsal fins, wild forms are gray with rows of dark spots. They are very popular in the hobby, as such, many color and fin varieties have been developed. The Dalmation Molly variety is black and white.

How big do Dalmation Mollies get?

A full-grown molly fish will usually be around 3 inches or 7 cm long, the males, whereas the females are a bit larger and can grow to around 4 inches or 10 cm long. The molly fish will take around 3 to 4 months to grow to their full size, and in part, this will depend on their water conditions, diet, and more.

How long do Dalmation Mollies live?

Generally speaking, Dalmatian mollies live for anywhere between 3 and 5 years. In optimal conditions they can even reach 6 years of age, but that is if you are lucky and take superb care of your Dalmation molly.

How many black mollies should be kept together?

Mollies tend to stick together most of the time, which is why you should keep them in groups of 4 or more. If you are planning to keep more than 4 mollies, make sure you get a 20-gallon tank at least.

How can you tell if a Dalmation Molly is male or female?

Fin Shape. Most adult male mollies have longer and more elaborate tails, pectoral fins and dorsal fins than females do. However, the most accurate way to distinguish male mollies from female mollies is to examine the anal fin, located on the underside of the body, between the pectoral fins and the tail.

Will Dalmation mollies eat other fish?

If they are adult fish then they must be sick and either already dead or dying, mollies do not attack and kill healthy fish. However a sick fish will be attacked and killed, and this is done not just for food, but is a sort of preventive step by other fish.

What is lyretail Molly?

The Lyretail Molly is a handsome fish that makes a peaceful addition to most aquariums. Lyretail Mollies prefers hard, alkaline water conditions and may not thrive in aquariums with acidic or soft water. ... Through gradual acclimation, the Lyretail Molly may be maintained in either a freshwater or saltwater aquarium.

What is the lifespan of molly fish?

The molly fish lifespan is two to five years. This freshwater fish is not known to live a long life. Their lifespan actually depends on the environment you provide when keeping them as a pet. The water conditions impact the lifespan of mollies as they are prone to diseases if the water conditions are poor.