A number of things can lead to ammonia, such as fish waste, leftover food rotting at the bottom of the tank, and dead fish not being removed promptly. What to do with your Dearly Departed Pet? Now that you have a dead fish on your hands, you could choose to bury them in your backyard follow your local ordinances on the matter , wrap them up and throw them out with your regular trash, or contact your veterinarian and ask them to dispose of your fish for you.
Most fish are slightly denser than water, so sink immediately after death. However, like a drowned human, they become more buoyant over time as bacterial decomposition produces gases inside the body. Usually, enough gas builds up in body cavities to make the corpse float, like an inflated balloon. Other possible causes are overfeeding and improper water quality. Sitting on the Bottom: If your fish is spending lots of time at the bottom of the tank, it may be normal behavior.
A common disease that would cause this behavior is a swim bladder infection, which is a result of a poor diet or water quality. As mentioned earlier, fish can die to a sudden change in the water. When you do a large water change in the wrong way, it can also cause shock to fish and even kill them. One common cause is improper water temperature. Many fish, like catfish, are bottom-feeders and spend their time there. While the death of mollies after giving birth is relatively common, there are steps that you can take to reduce the chances of this phenomenon occurring, for instance:.
But you can make it smoother and less complicated by making the fish comfortable. Give the molly a place to hide where it can give birth without worrying about aggressors. One option is to add plenty of plants so that the fish has numerous hiding places to choose from. Even with the risks involved, you should also consider using a breeding tank, especially if the fish lives in a community tank.
A separate tank will give your pregnant molly peace of mind, eliminating the threat of bullies. That is the precise model that I use, which was able to keep my pregnant mollies and the fry, perfectly safe. I also recommend facilitating the process by removing all sorts of distractions. Try placing the tank in a location with no human traffic.
You should also stay away during spawning as much as possible. Your presence could delay the birthing process. Try maintaining a pristine tank. Change the water regularly to eliminate toxins. Also, check the filter and the heater to ensure that they are operating optimally. Lastly, test your water frequently to make sure that all the parameters are within reason. That will help you monitor toxins such as ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates regularly, preventing unexpected death and diseases.
Even before your mollies mate, you need to ensure that they are housed within a sizable tank of at least 10 gallons. Additionally, avoid overcrowding. Small, overcrowded tanks will induce the sort of stress that leads to death during or after giving birth.
Your molly needs a healthy, peaceful environment that is conducive for the pregnancy and the birthing process. A molly fish living in a well-maintained tank is less likely to fall ill.
This will divert the attention of the male mollies. You should also add more plants and decorations to give the female fish more hiding places. If the aggression of the male fish has refused to abate, add a divider to the tank. This will keep the male mollies away from the female fish. For your convenience, I attached a Youtube video above that describes just that. Keep a close eye on your pregnant molly fish.
You need to catch any signs of illness as early as possible. The approach you will take is related to the illness in question. Some diseases are treated by raising the temperature. Others are eliminated by adding aquarium salt.
You can also utilize one of many antibiotics and drugs on the market. In many cases, a water change will make all the difference. Many illnesses and infections can be traced back to a dirty, poorly maintained tank. That is why you should keep the tank as clean as possible. Remove uneaten food and rotting organic matter such as dead plants and fish. A balanced diet typically consists of bloodworms, brine shrimp, lettuce, and zucchini, not to mention flakes and pellets. That will keep your molly fish healthy enough to fight off diseases and remain stable in the face of the strain of the birthing process.
Stress is the most common cause of death in pregnant molly fish. When the strain is too severe, female mollies are not likely to survive after spawning. That could be when the birth is prolonged or too frequent, for example. Another reason a fish may be missing is that the fish jumped out of the tank. The distance from the tank that a fish can be found is surprisingly large, because the fish may wriggle around hoping to find its watery home. How does a fish just disappear? This is often the reason for a mysterious fish disappearance.
Changes in the makeup of the tank inhabitants, or even rearranging decor, can impact fish behavior. Why do my fry keep dying? Water changes need to either need to be aged or treated tap water of the tempurature of the water in the tank and must be dripped slowly.
How do you revive a dying fish? There are two types of salt that can be beneficial to fish — Epsom salt and Aquarium salt. Both the salts remove wastes and toxins from the fish body and help it to heal.
You can add 1 tablespoon of salt per gallon of water. Then, keep your fish in salt water for 2 to 3 minutes. Fish decompose very quickly, so it probably died and just was decomposed.
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