Can you breed guppy with Molly?
Yes, a guppy and molly hybrid is possible. But you need to remember that it should be a guppy male with a molly female. And, that you should not have male and female mollies or guppies in the tank. Otherwise, they will not cross-breed with each other.
Do guppies and mollies eat their babies?
Yes, they most certainly do eat their fry, as do Platies, Swordfish, Mollies, & the other common livebearers. However rather than separating them, which is stressful to the fish, your best bet is to include lots of plant material for the fry to hide in.
Are guppy Molly hybrids sterile?
A female Poecilia reticulata, common name guppy. Poecilia mexicana, Campeche female. Many people have produced guppy/molly hybrids; it’s apparently easy. The interesting thing is that the hybrids are invariably (from what I hear) male and sterile.
Do mollies eat guppy fry?
Guppy and Molly Fry Care Guppies as well mollies give birth to live fry every 30 days. Unfortunately both species eat their fry, so it is pretty difficult to protect the guppy and molly babies in their parent’s aquarium. The plants will provide enough cover for the fry to hide from the parents and do not get eaten.
What can guppies crossbreed with?
What Fish Can Breed with Guppies? Just like with platies, guppies can be crossbreed within their family: Poeciliidae. There are many fish species, which are part of the Poeciliidae family, the most common, which are also available in most fish shops are endler guppies and mollies.
How many guppy fry will survive?
Once the fish gets pregnant, she will have fry every 2 to 7 months. This is only with platies, mollies and guppies as they are the only livebearers, any other fish will lay eggs and maybe 5/50 will survive as the eggs float about and often get eaten.
Can you mix molly fish?
Generally speaking, most cichlids species are friendly enough to be compatible with mollies, but to be sure it is important to check on the specific species. Some species that make good Molly fish tank mates are Dwarf Cichlids, Rams, Discus, Keyhole Cichlids, and Severums.
What can guppies breed with?
Which is better guppy or Molly?
Mollies can reach a good size and will be able to cope with more robust and active tank mates quite well, but aggressive species should be avoided. Tank mates for guppies are a little more difficult to select and small, peaceful fish are the best option.
