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23 11:06:59

Question
I recently bought some black mollies and 2 are pregnant....how long do u think she will be?

Answer
Carly,
It gestation is usually 28 to 40 days so depending on how long she has been pregnant it could be any time. She will probably hide at the bottom rear of the tank. She will have live babies so make sure there are a lot of plants in the tank for the fry to hide. If they stay in the tank, most will end up being eaten but you help the odds by adding a lot of hiding places for the fry. Good luck with the new fish.