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- Do mollies eat plant?
- Are mollies good for planted tanks?
- What plants are good for molly fish?
- Do mollies eat vegetables?
- How many mollies Can I put in a 10 gallon tank?
- Why are my fish eating my plants?
- Will Mollies eat black beard algae?
- Do Congo tetras eat plants?
- Can you keep a single Molly?
- How many mollies Can I put in a 20 gallon tank?
- Are black mollies aggressive?
- Do Mollies eat cucumbers?
- Can Molly fish eat romaine lettuce?
- Are cucumbers good for fish?
Do mollies eat plant?
In nature mollies are nearly exclusively plant and algae eaters, so they must be fed lots of spirulina, even boiled spinach finely chopped, to remain healthy. ... They enjoy eating algae growth in the aquarium, and will graze endlessly on it, looking for choice patches to nibble.
Are mollies good for planted tanks?
Mollies require the addition of salt as they age, which is not recommended for plants. I love mollies but it's difficult to maintain their requirements. They can live in a complete marine environment and thrive.
What plants are good for molly fish?
Using the substrate as an anchor, add several live plants (mollies use these plants for shelter). It's good to provide taller plants like Anubias as well as shorter varieties like Java fern.
Do mollies eat vegetables?
A molly fish diet should be mostly fish flakes, but if you want to give your fish a little treat every once in a while, they absolutely love veggies in almost all forms. Be sure to prepare them correctly, as the toughness of some veggies can make them hard for a molly fish to eat.
How many 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. For Sailfins and other larger mollies, however, you'll need to arrange a 30-gallon aquarium. To live comfortably, each extra molly will require about 3 additional gallons.
Why are my fish eating my plants?
These fish subsist primarily on vegetable matter in the wild, so they are likely to eat live plants in the home aquarium if you do not provide them with enough vegetables to eat. ... Goldfish are likely to feed on any plants in the tank, so if you must keep them in a planted tank use plants that grow quickly.
Will Mollies eat black beard algae?
Premium Member. They do pick at algae, mostly hair algae that grows on the leaves of plants. To make them efficient at being a algae eater you would severely have to underfeed them, which is not a option for me. As for surface scum one molly can keep a 20G tank clear of the nasty stuff.
Do Congo tetras eat plants?
You read right. The Congo tetras in my 44 gallon are munching down the new leaves of my Anubias, so when they grow in, the leaves are flat across the front and heavily damaged. The only other fish in the tank are a trio of Steatocranus tinanti. They would never touch any plant.
Can you keep a single Molly?
Is it OK to keep one Molly Fish by herself? Yes, a single Molly Fish can live alone as long as she has all that she needs: clean water, good food, and enough space to swim and play in. Please don't forget though, that she will be happier with tank mates—whether fellow Mollies or other compatible fish.
How many mollies Can I put in a 20 gallon tank?
The average molly fish will grow to a size of 3 inches. Keeping three female mollies and one male molly fish together is the best option in a 20-gallon tank. They are livebearers, so keep an eye out for babies on a regular basis.
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.
Do Mollies eat cucumbers?
Yes, mollies can eat cucumber, but just remember to blanch them in hot or boiling water, so they are really soft and tender, and remember to peel them as well. Blanches and peeled cucumbers make for a good snack for mollies. The best food for Molly fish is a mix of algae, plants, veggies, and a bit of meat.
Can Molly fish eat romaine lettuce?
Almost all livebearers need vegetable matter in their diet, especially mollies and swordtails. There is a wide variety of vegetables that fish do very well on. ... Two of the most popular greens for our fish seem to be romaine lettuce, zucchini and other squash.
Are cucumbers good for fish?
Some fruits and vegetables can be fed raw to the fish, but most vegetables should be blanched prior to being offered to your fish. ... The best vegetables to blanch or steam are zucchini, squash, cucumbers (remove seeds), lima beans, peas (shell before serving), broccoli, cabbage, lettuce and spinach.
