dalmation molly

[bettagurl]

is it a absolute need for a molly to be in brackish water?i usedto have mollys years ago & they were in fresh water, now i have a baby molly in fresh water with my betta.the mollies lived for about 2 years,is that a normal lifespan?I would hate to think that i was hurting them.
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[Needeles]

Mollies do prefer to have brackish water but they can live in freshwater. I do not believe that it hurts them to be living in a freshwater tank.

 

[blackwolfXKAV]

what perameters would i need for water in my D. molly tank, then, to make it brackish?

 

[bettagurl]

thanks everone!

 

[plah831]

what perameters would i need for water in my D. molly tank, then, to make it brackish?

you need to add some marine salt mix (but not enough to make it SW, 30-35 ppt). get a hydrometer to test salinity. there are light brackish and more salty brackish, too. mollies should do fine anywhere from 0-35 ppt, with proper acclimation, of course.