Will Bettas kill guppies?
Your betta will undoubtedly chase and devour the guppy fry. So, if you wish to keep guppy fry alive, introduce it to the betta’s tank only after it is big enough to survive. Fortunately, not all bettas are aggressive. Choose from less aggressive betta varieties, and your guppies will be better off.
What kind of fish can live with a Betta?
Best Betta Fish Tank Mates: What Fish Can Live With Bettas?
- Cory catfish.
- Neon and ember tetras.
- Ghost shrimp.
- African dwarf frogs.
- Guppies.
- Kuhli loaches.
Can mollies live with bettas?
As you have also come to know that female Bettas and Mollies are not aggressive, you can keep them together in the same tank. So, it is recommended to keep more female Bettas and Mollies together with just a few male ones (1-3 males per 5-8 females).
Can I keep one Molly?
Do I need a filter and heater for just one molly? Thanks! Mollies like to be around other fish but you can keep one by its self. You need at least a 10 gallon and you do need a filter and heater.
Will 2 male mollies fight?
If you have too many boy mollies, then you’ll likely have a lot of aggression and a lot of fighting. To eliminate male mollies fighting each other, it is advised to have only one male Molly fish for every three females. It is good advice to not place two male mollies in the same tank with one female Molly fish.
Why are my mollies not mating?
Either she will not allow him to mate with her or if he does manage to mate her she will abort the lot through stress. Your female will really appreciate you adding another 2 females to take a bit of the strain off her. With all live bearers, a ratio of 3 females to every male is advised.
What is a Dalmatian Molly?
The Dalmatian Molly is a hybrid color variation of Poecilia latipinna, the Sailfin Molly. The Dalmatian Molly has a black and white body, and is sometimes referred to as the Marbled Molly or Marbled Sailfin Molly. Mollies have the ability to adapt to a variety of salt levels in the aquarium.
How often should I feed my Dalmatian Molly?
You can feed them once or twice a day like most people do. They will do fine with that. When you feed them with flakes remember to crumble the fish flakes into small bits so that they can have an easy time eating them. Keep in mind that you can feed them twice or once a day and they won’t mind at all.
What is the lifespan of a molly fish?
around three to five years
How many Dalmatian mollies can I put in a 10 gallon tank?
Ideally, you should have a 10-gallon aquarium for a molly fish. Depending on the species, you may add up to four mollies to the tank.
Will Mollies school with guppies?
Yes, guppies and mollies can live together, and they actually work well together. However, if the right requirements aren’t met, then some aggression may occur (from the mollies.) And there is always a slight risk that mollies will nip fish that have long fins such as guppies.