I'm a big fan of livebearers. They're small. They're colorful. And they tend not to hide when you come hear the tank.
The problem I have with them is that when I go to the LFS, the livebearers always look like crap. Mollies sitting there with their fins clamped down doing the molly shimmy. Swordtails also with clamped find. When I buy them, it's 50/50 if they're going to make it.
Is there some quarantining technique I should use with these fish to help up the odds of success? Should I use medicated fish food with them? Add salt to the water?
The problem I have with them is that when I go to the LFS, the livebearers always look like crap. Mollies sitting there with their fins clamped down doing the molly shimmy. Swordtails also with clamped find. When I buy them, it's 50/50 if they're going to make it.
Is there some quarantining technique I should use with these fish to help up the odds of success? Should I use medicated fish food with them? Add salt to the water?