Can someone please help? My dalmatian molly fish had fry. I wasn't planning on keeping them… But I fell in love. I purchased a 60 gallon tank which has all 12 of the molly fry. No other fish.5 males, 7 females. They are about 3 months old now. The problem I'm having, is for the past few days all of the males have been chasing one female. They don't seem to be bothering any other females in the tank. She seems incredibly stressed and always trying to get away from them. Her breathing is also heavy. I'm worried she's going to die. They will not give her a break? Is there anything I can do to stop the aggression towards her or to get them to leave her alone? I'm not sure why they are leaving the other females alone and all chasing her at once. It's 5 fish harassing 1 and I feel horrible for her. I'm assuming this is sexual. But I'm not sure why they aren't interested in the other females? I really don't want to get rid of any fish, but I can't purchase another tank. I have 3 now (which is another story entirely but too much work as it is).
I'm not sure if this is related, but I just noticed a couple new fry in this tank. I didn't know they were even old enough to have babies of their own. It's getting out of hand! I've only found a couple. The rest of them were probably eaten. Or hiding well.
Any help here would be really appreciated. Thank you!
I'm not sure if this is related, but I just noticed a couple new fry in this tank. I didn't know they were even old enough to have babies of their own. It's getting out of hand! I've only found a couple. The rest of them were probably eaten. Or hiding well.
Any help here would be really appreciated. Thank you!