how long will they be able to be in all fresh water safely? i cant change the water right now becuse im trying to get my angel into a new tank im gettin soon (hopefully)
Mollys in fresh wata
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one sign they could use some salt is if they sit in one spot doin a little disco move for hours on end. and then if the old malawi bloat sets in and the scales go sideways, they are toast. i have unfortunately lost more mollies than any other fish. on the other hand i have brought more mollies into the world than any other fish. but it doesnt mean i am even.
There isn't a specific time line. The freshwater conditions are not ideal, and will result in problems, IME, evnetually. Probably not tomorrow, but within a year. This is why you should take them back--you don't know when you will be getting a new tank. There will always be mollies available for purchase, so it makes more sense to return them now, and buy them when you can provide for their needs.
Adding salt to your tank is not an option, and will cause serious problems for the angel.
Adding salt to your tank is not an option, and will cause serious problems for the angel.
ill wait a few days hopefully the pregnant one will give birth soon, i have it in a smaller tank by itselff for salt do i need special salt? im quite clueless
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In a pinch, regular salt will work. Mollies need one teaspoon per gallon of water. You may want to do this slowly though.