How To Care Molly Fish | Feeding Info | Molly Fish Care Tips In Hindi | Ishika Wild LIfe

How To Care Molly Fish | Feeding Info | Molly Fish Care Tips In Hindi | Ishika Wild LIfe

1
Find a large enough tank. Look for a tank between five and 20 gallons to raise your fry. If you intend to keep the mother molly in with the fry, have multiple broods going into the same tank, or if you have a large brood, opt for a larger tank. Generally, for broods without their mother, a 10 gallon tank will be sufficient.[1]
If your fry are going to be live born, make sure you have the nursery tank ready before the mother gives birth.

2
Set up filtration. Filtration is important in any tank, but especially for your fry. Set up a simple foam filter or other appropriate filtration for the size of your tank. If you do not use a foam or mesh covered filter, find an attachment or fitting from your local aquarium store to make the tank fry safe.[2]
You can also make your own filter modification by stretching a small strip of nylon over the filter and securing it with a rubber band.
It is imperative to make sure your filter is fry-safe. If it is not, it has the potential to sk up the fry.

3
Add plants to your tank. You may use artificial plants or live plants, but it is important to plant your tank before the fry arrive. This provides cover for the fry in their early days, and acts similar to a breeding trap.[3]
Look for a mixture of broad-leafed plants such as Java ferns as well as grasses.
Float some of the plants so that the newborns have an area near the surface to hide immediately after being born.

4
Heat the tank. Since mollies are tropical fish, they are going to need to be in water that approximates a tropical climate. Keep your water between 72 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit (23 to 28 C) using an aquarium heater.[4]
Estimate needing around 5 watts from your heater for every gallon of water in your aquarium. Talk with a specialist at your local aquarium store to get the right heater for your setup.
Use an aquarium thermometer to monitor the temperature of your tank and ensure it is consistent.

5
Find a breeding trap. If you truly cannot equip a breeding tank, a mesh breeding trap may be a reasonable alternative. You can buy one of these mesh boxes meant to protect small fish from your local aquarium store or pet shop. Hang it along the side of your regular aquarium.[5]
Rinse the mesh in warm, fresh water before hanging it in order to ensure it is as clean as possible for the fry.
Keep in mind that fry will quickly outgrow the mesh and may still need a larger tank separate from other adult fish before they are ready to be introduced into your larger aquarium.

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