Squared Posted February 1, 2012 Author Posted February 1, 2012 So after turning of the power head the Molly is exploring the tank a little more...
drunkenmonk21 Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 How long has she been in the tank? the ones that died on me died the first night. Others are doing great and are now ignoring the damsel lol. And eating algae off the back glass non-stop.
Squared Posted February 1, 2012 Author Posted February 1, 2012 she's been in for 2-3 days now. here are some pics of her: can you see how the gills are kinda flared out? not red. also gut is getting smaller, not eating. here is the male, wondering if will need a second round of EM:
Squared Posted February 1, 2012 Author Posted February 1, 2012 Dalmation died. Was dying in the reef, I overreacted, put it in qt. dead. Would have died any way though. Salinity in qt is 1.021, male is fine. Longer acclimation for the next one...for sure.
drunkenmonk21 Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 I bought 4 new females today. That was before I realized that I had a male/female pair left. Thought i had only 2 males. They have been acclimating all day and im about to put them in the tank now.
Squared Posted February 1, 2012 Author Posted February 1, 2012 Sounds good. Next female I get I'm going to qt and acclimate for a week.
Jmifland Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 What are the benefits of having a Molly in a saltwater aquarium. I think it would be cool just being able to convert the fish from freshwater to saltwater. I read an article in my aquarium magazine about being able to bring them over since they are found in reefs in the wild. Although the colors of saltwater fish are extraordinary and unless there is a major benefit in having a molly in a saltwater tank I wouldn't waste the time. After reading this post I am assuming that they eat the algae in the tank. Are they really worth placing in the tank rather than just using snails and hermits? I haven't had any issues with either of those and I feel that they add character to the tank. Having more than just fish and corals in the tank. Please enlighten me and I may join in on the fun too!
Squared Posted February 1, 2012 Author Posted February 1, 2012 They are not found on reefs. Farthest they are found are on the coast, in estuaries or something like the. Some do eat algae, but I. Not really sure if all will. Other than that, I added them because they are pretty. Just go to petsmart and look at the Molly's, there are so many colors and patterns to choose from.
Jmifland Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 In my opinion the colors that come from saltwater fish are a lot more vibrant than any freshwater fish I have seen. The body shape of the molly has always turned me away as well. That and none of the LFS near me have a healthy mollies that I would put into a saltwater aquarium.
skittles Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 no need to troll. Google saltwater mollies, has been done a million times before with plenty of success. I'm guessing you are new to the hobby? Haha yeah I know,I actually have a figure 8 puffer in my tank.
Squared Posted February 1, 2012 Author Posted February 1, 2012 Haha yeah I know,I actually have a figure 8 puffer in my tank. In ur reef? In my opinion the colors that come from saltwater fish are a lot more vibrant than any freshwater fish I have seen. The body shape of the molly has always turned me away as well. That and none of the LFS near me have a healthy mollies that I would put into a saltwater aquarium. There are ugly freshwater and ugly saltwater fish The Molly I got is just as vibrant as my Midas or clown
skittles Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Yeah,doesn't bother anyone. The last gsp I had in there was a mess, so I tried the figure 8 this time And he doesn't seem bother anyone.
skittles Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Not even coral? To my surprise no,the gsp knocked out alot of my zoas and alot of my lps. It might be because he's small,but either way I'm happy with him Not doing anything bad. I might pickup a "white/silver" Molly and do a 2 day acclimation Saturday and see how that goes.
Squared Posted February 1, 2012 Author Posted February 1, 2012 Try it, and report back here How big is the little puffer? Also the Molly is in full reef salt now . And eating lots of pellets.
skittles Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Try it, and report back here How big is the little puffer? Also the Molly is in full reef salt now . And eating lots of pellets. Yeah I will.stoked to have a all white fish in the tank+the actinics might might have a cool Effect. I'd say he's about 3/4 to an inch. Sweeet,are you feeding it marine pellets?
Squared Posted February 1, 2012 Author Posted February 1, 2012 Yeah I will.stoked to have a all white fish in the tank+the actinics might might have a coolEffect. I'd say he's about 3/4 to an inch. Sweeet,are you feeding it marine pellets? Yep. Eats brine too.
skittles Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Yep. Eats brine too. This would be amazing in my tank haha,I have a weird feeling acclimation for those wouldn't work good.
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