Mollies. Reproduction in the aquarium

Molliesia belongs to the family of Pecilievs. The habitat of these fish is great. In nature there is a Molliness, whose species reside both in fresh and salty sea waters. Among themselves, they have obvious differences. In fish derived artificially, most often black color of scales predominates. Breeders of this species call them black Molly.

Molliesia, the reproduction of which occurs in natural conditions, differs into the following species: Sphinopes, Latipinn, or "red leopard", and Velifer. They dwell mainly in the waters of Florida, Texas, Virginia and Carolina. Molliesia (species of the Wylifer and Sfenops) is also found in the waters of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. In addition, it is found in the aquatic environment of Colombia. All kinds of Mollies are related to the family of viviparous.

Molliesia, the reproduction of which occurs in an artificial environment, added several new species to its family. This is the recently derived Molliesia Witch and Scarf. The first inherited an elongated, as if carved, tail, and the scarf has an elongate dorsal fin.

It should be noted that the size of this fish varies from 6 to 18 cm, and the shape of the anal fin determines its sex.

Molliesia, the content of which requires certain conditions and skills, is able to decorate any home aquarium. The main thing is that its dimensions are large. Otherwise, you will not be able to get a healthy offspring. First, a pair of adults requires a water content of at least 6 liters for normal maintenance. Secondly, the water must be necessarily clean, free from impurities enriched in oxygen. Every week, it is necessary to replace ¼ of the aquarium water.

Illuminated, open spaces should coexist with dense thickets, stony areas. You can use for snares and various kinds of snags, decorative jugs, castle ruins, marble. Many similar ornaments for aquariums are offered in specialized stores. Molliesia loves shelter, but most of the time spends in the upper and middle water layers, which will allow you to freely observe her life. It is good to dissolve sea or salt in water. 3 grams per liter is a permissible amount.

So, you have Mollies. Its content requires correct temperature conditions. These are thermophilic fishes. Water should not be below 25-30 degrees. If it is below these values, then the fish change their behavior. Fins are pressed against the body, their movement slows down. They can lie on the bottom or vibrate in place.

The correct content of Molliesia suggests a varied diet with vegetable additives. The omnivorousness of Molliesia allows it to be fed with vegetable, live or dry food.

Mollies: reproduction. At the age of 1 year, the puberty begins sexual maturity. Pregnant female can be easily distinguished from the male by the impressive size of the abdomen. For one litter the female gives about 60 fry. The very intrauterine development occurs in a month - one and a half. The Malek of Mollies, as well as the adult, is very sensitive to contaminated water. Therefore, the water in the aquarium with young offspring will need to be changed much more often, filtered and aerated, not forgetting to add salt to the fresh water . All these measures will help to strengthen the immunity of aquarium pets.

Molliesia, the reproduction of which you want to spend in a separate aquarium, should be transferred to a new place very carefully. Remove the female using the net. Try not to injure her, because there is a high probability of premature birth, which will lead to the death of the offspring or the female itself. In the new location all the conditions described above must be observed. The initial nutrition of young animals can begin with artemia, zooplankton, and Cyclops nauplius.