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raising mollies

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Question
i have just brought a molly and there were some babies in the bag accidentally and i dont know what to do there are two of them but if i empty them in th tank my angelfish will eat them or my shark what do i do?

Answer
Hi Alex
I assume you want to keep them?  If not, return them to the store.  For now, put them in a bowl, and then I'd suggest since there's only 2, buying a breeder's net for them-I'd try to do it today if you can.  If you're in the US, Walmart usually sells them or a pet store for about 4-5.00.  The better ones hook on the side of the tank, and are made of a mesh netting.  I would set it up across from the filter output, so fresher water is churned in through there.  Just keep them in there till they won't fit into the mouths of the other fish.  To feed them, just take a bit of flake food in your hand, and crush it into almost a powder so it's small enough for them to eat.  Or, you could pick up some frozen baby brine shrimp.

Hope that helps!  And good luck :)

Christy