If there are many males and only a few females in the same tank, the males will fight each other to chase a female. The female molly can also retaliate and start doing the same to the males in the tank, as she will get tired from the attention she is getting.
Also question is, can Mollies kill each other?
It is quite possible yes. Depending on the tank size and the number of Mollies in the group. Also the group dynamics of X# males vs X# females and the sudden change in dynamics.
Additionally, why are my fish fighting each other? Fish can fight for a number of reasons including territorial issues, and wanting possession or control of a certain area or corner of the aquarium. Fish fights can also be common during breeding time when fish may try to protect eggs or recently hatched young ones.
People also ask, can mollies be aggressive?
Mollies are not very aggressive, but can protect themselves, so they are suitable tank mates for almost all tropical community tank fish. Mollies, like Guppies, can be acclimated to full strength sea water.
Will two female mollies fight?
Mollies aren't usually aggressive at all. Any fish can be a bully, but most of the time Mollies are peaceful fish. So two females should not fight. That can add up to an awful lot of baby fish and while they often do eat them, they don't always eat all of them.
Are black mollies aggressive fish?
Black Mollies are generally a peaceful community fish, but multiple males kept in the same tank can become aggressive, and females which are outnumbered by males will tend to be harassed. It is often thought that Black Mollies are best served in Brackish waters, but that's not the case at all.Are sailfin Mollies aggressive?
Yes, Sailfins tend to be more aggressive then other Mollies, especially with the males. I've always had to keep at least 3 females per male, otherwise they get very territorial and aggressive.Are Mollies territorial?
They aren't so much territorial as they are intolerant of other males. One male to many females is most likely to minimize any aggression.Can I keep a single Molly?
You can keep one molly. They can prefer company but will be fine on their own.Why is my Guppy chasing my Molly?
It sounds like the guppies being male are trying to mate with the Molly, who is a female. If she looks like this insert, it is a female. So you would need to add a couple more females and don't worry about breeding, if they have babies in the tank, they will be removed by the others.Does Molly fish need oxygen?
Molly fish breathe dissolved oxygen in their water, and they do so through their gills. Some fish require oxygen-rich water and when oxygen levels drop in the aquarium, you'll often see these fish swimming close at the surface of the water.How do you know when mollies are pregnant?
Physical signs that your molly fish is pregnant:- Changes in color – Colorful molly breeds will develop a black line on their lower bellies;
- Swollen belly – On some molly fish (e.g. black mollies), it's hard to spot the black line, but you'll notice they look plumber and their bellies are swollen when they're pregnant.
