What causes molly fish to die
Molly fish are extremely beautiful and one of the popular freshwater fish. Molly fish is a hard fish which means they have strong immune system but similarly like other living creatures molly fish can also get sick and can die.
When i started my aquarium journey even i got confused why my molly is dying but now after the experience i got to know what are the pros and cons and why mollies die and the reasons behind mollies illness. Today i am going to share with you all the information i got about molly fishes.
Types of Molly fish
- Black molly
- Dalmatian molly
- Balloon molly
- Sailfin molly
- Gold panda molly
- Lyretail molly
How long should molly fish live?
Life span of molly fish is 3-4 years
Mollies are extremely beautiful fish, and they come in a huge variety of unique colors and fin shapes. If given the right conditions, they will be able to live for 3-4 years and produce thousands of babies during their lifetime.
What is normal molly fish behaviour?
Mollies are vey easy going fish. They are very calm and they get along well with others. Molly is basically a shoaling fish, so because of this they need to be in the presence of others to feel comfortable and happy. You must keep a group of at least four fish with your molly.
What temperature do mollies like?
Ideal water temperature for a molly fish is between 70-82 °F and the preferred natural habitat for molly fish is tropical freshwater.
How often should I change water in molly fish tank?
Water changes in molly tank is very important.
Every two to four weeks You must do a 25% water change. Also ensure that you are stirring the gravel or you can either use a gravel cleaner when you are changing the water.
Changing water will keep the water and tank clean, it will also help to keep your molly fish healthy and happy.
How To Tell If A Molly Fish Is Dying
If you observe these signs it means your molly is dying
Signs of sick Molly fish
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Clamped fins
- Pop eye
- Fina falling off
- Swollen gills
- White spots on skin
Why Do My Molly Fish Keep Dying?
There can be many reasons your mollies keeps dying; Most common ones are poor water quality, overfeeding, not cycled aquariums, diseases & parasites, sudden shocks due to travel.
This is how you can save your mollies from dying
By following these steps you can avoid your beautiful molly fishes from dying
Never overfeed your molly fish
Overfeeding your molly will make them produce a lot of waste, which will make the tank dirty very quickly, and ultimately the oxygen levels will drop. And this is the reason molly fish can die due to lack of oxygen in the water.
Keep The Tank Clean
You should clean the tank on regular basis to avoid any waste inside it, which can cause bad water quality. Also its important to check the water parameters regularly and make sure that the water is not too warm or too cold for your mollies. Also maintain the pH level of water.
Water changes on regular basis are very important for maintaining a healthy tank. Because It helps remove pollutants and dirt from the tank and recharge oxygen levels.
Ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates
It is very important to Check Ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates levels in the water for maintaining a healthy tank for your mollies. If these levels are too high, it can cause serious harm to your mollies and your mollies can die.
Signs of illness
If you observe any signs of illness (such as lethargy, white spots, cloudy eyes, etc.) in your molly, then you must take them to veterinarian as soon as possible
How do you save a dying molly fish?
To save your drying molly fish you must check the water quality of your tank. Bad water quality is the main reason behind dying molly fish. Check your molly fish diet. Also must contact a veterinarian if you feel your molly fish is sick. Contacting veterinarian on time might save your molly fish from dying.
Molly fish love eating food but you must be very careful because if you overfeed them then that can also be a risk.
Why is my molly shaking?
Your molly must be shaking if they are under severe stress, which can happen because of environmental problems. Basically they get under stress when they are kept in soft or acidic water conditions.
Why is my molly sitting on the bottom of the tank?
Molly fish dead at bottom of tank?
If you are an amateur aquarist and you have no idea why your molly is staying at the bottom of tank then read this carefully
You may see molly fish lying on the base of the tank due to swim bladder infections, iching, or when molly fish is pregnant.
If your molly is spending time at the base of the tank then you must perform a water change or adjust the temperature of tank according to your molly.
How do I know if my molly fish is stressed?
Is your molly fish stressed? Do you know how to check if your molly is doing well?
We will tell you how to know if molly is in stress. If your molly fish is swimming madly or desperately without going specifically anywhere, or lies at the bottom of the tank, then it means your molly is under stress. In this situation consult to a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Can mollies survive in tap water?
Molly fishes like to swim in slightly alkaline environment, so if the tap water is accurately balanced, then mollies can live without any issue.
Why are there black spots on molly fish
Black spot disease in mollies is generally caused by a parasite that commonly infests tangs and other types of surgeonfishes, but they can be contracted by other fishes and shellfish as well. Black spot disease is also called tang disease or black ich, even though ich is mainly caused by a different type of parasite. So if your molly has black spots on their skins it means they are infected by parasites.
6 amazing facts about molly fish
- Best fish for beginner aquarists
- Molly fishes are cheap and are super easy to keep. They can survive in temperatures between 78-82 degrees fahrenheit
- They are great algae eater
- Molly fishes are live bearer
- They comes in many different types like Lyretail molly, Dalmatian molly, balloon molly etc
- They are community friendly fish, so they avoid fighting and are known as peaceful fishes.
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