my molly is pregnant. She has been huge for two days now when we got her two days ago. She is not laying her eggs and she looks like she's about to explode. I'm concerned that there's something wrong with her because when i bought her she was the same size and her eggs are no where to be found if she laid any. She is in a net breeder but there's no eggs and there is no differrence in her stomach size!!
HELP!!! SOON!! PLZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-05-03 16:06:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Mollies are live bearers so she will have live babies, not eggs. She may well need several more days or even a week to have the babies. Just take it easy and give her time.
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2007-05-03 16:23:13 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what other fish you have in that tank, but a separator or a 5 or 10G quarantine tank will be beneficial since you will need to grow your fries. You don't need them only if you have the kind like mollies, swordtails, or platies. However, at least provide the babies with some floating plants so they can hide from the big boys.
2016-05-20 00:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by mari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's the problem. Lyretail Mollies are LIVEbreeders, they don't lay eggs, she will just start spitting out baby fish and it's quite fun to watch! They do get VERY big and bloated right before they start spitting them out, don't worry. If she starts looking sick then i'd worry. If she starts floating sideways or anything like that, i'd worry. For now keep an eye on her and make sure that when she does have the babies she doesn't eat them. I'm sure she's fine, just keep an eye out for shooting baby fishies! :)
2007-05-03 16:11:40 · answer #3 · answered by ouch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is huge then she might have constipation. Do not feed her, and in a few days she might be able to poop.
2007-05-03 16:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋