Bws - Dalmatian Dog Walking Balloon, Color White/Black, R2246

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Fin Rot: Improve water quality by performing frequent water changes and maintaining a clean tank. Treat with a suitable antibiotic medication as recommended by a veterinarian or aquarium expert. Tank Size: For every addition of 1adult Molly, an increase of 3 Gallons in the tank capacity is required so that they do not get over-crowded. Even though hybridized mollies are abundant in artificial settings, they aren’t usually seen in the wild.

The tank water of Balloon Mollie’s tank should be slightly alkaline with a pH of around 7.5 to 8.5. The ideal water temperatures are 75°F to 82°F.Balloon Molly fish prefers water hardness of around 10-25 dGH.

Dalmation Mollies are peaceful, docile fish and, as long as each fish has enough space, they can live quite happily with many other species. Some of the best fish to pair with Dalmation Mollies include: According to International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), they are accorded the ‘Least Concern’ status. This is a boon for the aquarium industries and individual hobbyists in availing one of these species in any part of the world. Price The ideal male-to-female ratio in dalmatian mollies would be 1 male for every 2-3 females. During the breeding season, males are known to mercilessly bully the females into mating. Males are smaller and slimmer compared to females, and they have a modified anal fin called a gonopodium, which they use for mating. If your Mollies are with other tank mates, they are most likely to compete for nutrients, oxygen, and spaces irrespective of the species involved.

If you’ve been thinking of adding a Dalmatian Molly to your aquarium but you want to know everything about this beautiful fish before you do, you’ve come to the right place! Below, we’ll take an in-depth look at Dalmation Mollies including tank size, water parameters, temperament, and everything else you could ever need to know. Species SummaryAfter getting fertilized, eggs will remain inside for about 40 days. Thereafter, the fully-developed fry will be released. Every 60 days or so, female mollies give birth to 10-60 fries. They are non-aggressive and easy-going most of the time. However, they can get mean if the tank’s too crowded or when they’re competing for a partner. Their wild cousins have a pretty short lifespan. Typically, they only live for a year after reaching sexual maturity – and mind you, these fish reach sexual maturity pretty fast. Ichthyophthirius multifiliis: They are commonly called ‘Ich’ or ‘White Spot Disease.’ It is an obligatory parasitic infestation that primarily targets the skin and gills of Mollies and other fishes and is highly contagious as it can transmit easily to tank mates.

Ich is categorized by small white spots on the fish’s skin and fins due to a parasitic infection. Ich can be highly fatal if left untreated. Fin Rot However, it’s never a good idea to force mollies to respire this way in an aquarium. An air pump is crucial for their well-being. Again, you need to make your start with a 20-gallon or 30-gallon tank and that each additional fish you add to your same-species aquarium has its own 5-gallons of water. Water ParametersOptions of lighting devices point towards an LED system available in the market, based on your tank requirements-size, shape, and color.

Flavobacteriumcolumnare: This bacteria primarily affects the gills and other skin tissues. Mortality can be high in this infection. Anal Fin– One of the most distinct features to differentiate them. A male has a unique modified sexual organ called the ‘Gonopodium.’ This organ is present in the anal fin of males, and hence they appear more extended than the females. Dalmatian mollies are believed to be the hybrids of the popular sailfin mollies that originally inhabit the freshwater habitats from North Carolina to Texas and the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula.Balloon mollies should be kept together in groups of at least two to three for them to thrive. Conclusion It is well noticed that live feeds are much more enjoyable for the fish to eat. How Much Should You Feed Them?