Which Livebearer

[5teady_2012]

Id go with swords and platys.

 

[puppyjess123]

why? But i don't want them interbreeding

 

[5teady_2012]

Cos they are hardy and do a lot better than the others.

Dont mix them then, choose one or the other.

 

[puppyjess123]

But i already have swordies. WHat r the pros and cons of interbreeding?

 

[layne2000]

I find both species to be very hardy and good breeders esp the Mollies.

That is an understatement. LOL I just had a Mollie drop 80+ fry just over 3 weeks ago.

rofl Ok it was a slight understatement lol
I now have about 250 Molly fry and 5 females about to pop
Ho hum lol

 

[puppyjess123]

congrata layne Your a proud nana/mummy

 

[layne2000]

congrata layne Your a proud nana/mummy

rofl Mollies rule Yes I am very proud of all my babies lol

Luckily our local pet shop buy all my stock when they are big enough for sale, so we have a good outlet for all our young fish

 

[puppyjess123]

What age do u sell em for? And how much ty

 

[layne2000]

What age do u sell em for? And how much ty

The age varies... it all depends on the size and how fast they grow.
I keep the babies until they are at least 2 and a half cm in lengh.

I get approximately 25 british pounds for 70 babies

Ill never be a millionaire selling them lol
I'm usually quite happy exchanging the babies for food or anything else I need.
So, basically my fish are completely self sufficiant.... well almost

I once took a batch down to the shop and came out with 3 baby gerbils, food and bedding in return lol

 

[puppyjess123]

Wow thats well good. Do you hyave any advice on breeding/keepingetc mollies?

I'm only 12 so £25 a lot

 

[layne2000]

Wow thats well good. Do you hyave any advice on breeding/keepingetc mollies?

I'm only 12 so £25 a lot

Firstly unfortunately not many shops will buy fish, I guess I just struck very lucky.
Many pet shops/aquatic shops have a main supplier for all their fish, also they are worried about diseased stock coming in. My shop know Ive had tropical fish for 25 years and am very fussy about what I pass on to them.

I only breed so much now as I do have this outlet. If I didn't, I wouldn't be able to do it in such a big way. I still only have 2 tanks... one large main community tank with Mollies swordies and bristlenose plecs and a 3 foot maternity/fry tank to rear the fry.
Once the fry are big enough not to be eaten, I move them to the main tank.

My first advice would be to go to your local pet shops and ask first if they would be willing to buy your young fish or just swap for food or supplies , that is just as good
Once one says a definite yes, then get say 2 female mollies to 1 male.
Choose them carefully to compliment each other.

Any more help just ask and me or someone else will be happy to reply.
Good luck

 

[puppyjess123]

Compliment eachotheR?

 

[layne2000]

Compliment eachotheR?

meaning choose males and females that will make nice coloured fry

 

[puppyjess123]

What colours should i get - i have no clue

 

[layne2000]

Its all down to personal taste.
Although the plain black white and gold etc are nice, I love the Speckled Mollies, Dalmation Mollies, Marbled Mollies and Lyre tailed Mollies.
By breeding these, you never quite know what colours your babies will turn into, so all adds to the fun.
I keep the best of the best from my babies for future breeding.