Going to get Wild Sailfin Mollies....

[clayt101]

Hey all, next weekend, I will be getting some F-0 Sailfin Mollies. One male, 2 females. Any recomendations on riding them of bugs?
Thanks

 

[Nolapete]

First I'd treat them with melafix and pimafix to take care of any bacterial/fungal issues.

Then I'd

Get a hydrometer and gradually raise the specific gravity by adding salt. I'd use Instant Ocean or a good freshwater salt.

 

[Kyohti]

Is the 'sailfin' variety really wild? I thought that fin-type was cultivated... :huh: I don't know much about mollies.

 

[jm1212]

yep, that sailfin is really a wild trait.

 

[Nolapete]

yep, it's wild. The other weirdness in the molly world isn't though

 

[jm1212]

dont forget the colony of mollies that is only female

 

[Corvina]

Careful adding them (wild) to any tank w/ other fish. Even though you treat them ahead of time they could still contain eggs with bacteria unaffected by the meds. Quarantine for several weeks if possible.

 

[tjr635]

yeah yellow mollies are hybreds, lol, anyone want any just seen another batch tonight at feeding time, PM me for local pick-up in charlotte NC, i'll give some away