Mollies Sitting at bottom

[DoN_WoN]

general hardness is the total amount of dissolved solids in your water. this and your pH will let you (and everyone else trying to help you) how hard or soft your water is. pH alone is not a good way to determine the hardness (or softness) of your water. the higher the gh, the harder your water

how do i test that??

 

[inkyjenn]

it could any number of diseases. as far as i can tell, sitting on the bottom is not normal for mollies. did you grab cycled media for your qtank? it could be your tank is cycling and your mollies arent feeling good due to this (though your general parameters look ok). what temp are you keeping them in?

 

[evelyn80]

should be part of your parametres test kit what kit are you using? i know my dalmation molly is usually top or mid dwelling rarely at the bottom

 

[inkyjenn]

you test for gh like you do any other parameter; there is a test kit available for gh. its usually sold separate. also, are you using a liquid test kit or test strips?

 

[DoN_WoN]

you test for gh like you do any other parameter; there is a test kit available for gh. its usually sold separate. also, are you using a liquid test kit or test strips?

liquid..should i lower the temperature..i read they like around 75 and its at 80

 

[inkyjenn]

if they are ill, bumping up the temp wont hurt

 

[DoN_WoN]

now he has white stuff on the top of his head it looks like flaking skin!!!!!!

 

[DoN_WoN]

now he is like twitching around the tank?

 

[DoN_WoN]

if they are ill, bumping up the temp wont hurt

i read they like it at 75?

 

[bettabrat]

Uhhhh??? Man add a pinch of salt and turn the heat up a bit and hope for the best. I seriosuly don't know.