Are molly fin nippers?

Females’ anal fin looks just like the rest of their other fins. More than one molly can be kept in a tank together, however, they have been known to nip the fins of others in their tank.

Are sailfin mollies aggressive?

If you find out you have a lot more males than females, it may pose a problem, as males can show aggression towards the other males and the female will get harassed/stressed.

What is the smallest species of molly?

The Common Molly is the smallest of the three and has fins that are rounded and compact. The males are generally slim, elongated and smaller than the females, which are notably plumper. In aquariums, males will reach around 3 inches (8 cm) with females closer to around 4 – 5 inches (10 – 12 cm).

What kind of fish is Molly the sailfin?

It is a peaceful fish and everyone likes to keep it in his aquarium. First of all, molly was studied in 1821, by a naturalist Charles Alexandre as Mollinesia latipinna at New Harmony, Indiana. But later it was studied by Leseur in detail as Mollinesea multilineata.

What kind of fin does a male Mollie have?

Dorsal Fin is the back fin of mollies. Male and female mollies both have a dorsal fin but the male mollies usually have a larger dorsal fin than females. Male’s larger dorsal fin also enhances their beauty and often helps to attract the female for mating. 4. Anal Fin

What kind of Molly is a short finned molly?

These are the Common or Short-finned Molly Poecilia sphenops, the Sailfin or Topsail Molly Poecilia latipinna, and the Mexican Sailfin Molly Poecilia velifera, also called the Giant Sailfin or Yucatan Molly.

Why does my Molly fish have fin rot?

Fungal infections or bacterial infections can both cause molly fish fin rot disease. The proliferation of bacteria and fungus in the tank as a result of ammonia spikes and poor tank conditions are the main culprits for the disease. If your fish are injured while tank conditions are bad, opportunistic bacteria and fungi will take advantage of it.