Another Molly Dead

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  1. Conor

    Conor Fire Worm

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    This morning another molly was dead at the end of the tank. His eyes where open, his stomach seemed to have swelled a little and went green. What does this mean? I understand biOrb are not great tanks for mollies because of the lack of oxygen, was this the problem? I wont get mollies anymore. Will Platys do Ok in a 60l biOrb?
     
    Conor, Jul 27, 2010
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  2. dees reef

    dees reef Feather Duster

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    mollys/platys pretty much take the same care. Can you increse the o2 levels? maybe an air stone? otherwise I would suggest guppies, they are a little hardierand come in beautiful colors. Just do not put females in a tankl that small. OH ya, the swollen bellys indicate gulping of air, but could also mean over fed.
     
    dees reef, Jul 28, 2010
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