The Cute Fish Molly Balloon

MOLLY FISH BALLOON - Latin name is Poelicia latipinna of fish Molly Sailfin molly, but because these fish belly distended like balloons as adults many are calling balloon molly fish. Distended shape and cute fish is the primary attraction for fans of ornamental fish. With shades of color are manifold and quite cheaply, making Molly balloon hunted fish ornamental fish enthusiasts from children to adults.

Molly fish is one commodity freshwater fish in Indonesia. It is said that this fish comes from the region of Mexico, Florida, Virginia. Molly fish, including the type of fish "live brearer" (giving birth), not including fish spawn and omnivores.

Until now there are different varieties and colors that are very much of this is due to crossbreeding and mutation. The beauty of fish Molly balloon will be more apparent when the fish is already quite large and shaped like a ball. This fish will look very nice as mini goldfish.

Maintaining Molly Fish Balloon

Balloon Molly fish including fish which is quite easy to maintain and does not require varying properties. Enough kept in an aquarium, plastic buckets, cement tanks or other media. To maintain these fish do not need intensive care because these fish have a high immunity. Molly fish are not susceptible to disease and have enough endurance both in adapting to its environment.

The natural habitat of fish Molly Balloon water temperature 25-28 ° C with a pH of 8 and a hardness of about 14-20 ° dH. However, as has long been maintained in areas with pH neutral (approximately 7) the moment it seems cultivation in the neutral pH region was already no problem.

Molly Fish Balloon

Molly breeding is almost the same as the guppy. Only the result will be great if somewhat harsh water conditions. To that end, the addition of salt about one tablespoon per three liters of water will help multiply the production of chicks molly. In addition, the adequacy of the sun is a requirement in order to successfully cultivate molly. Molly will become a parent after five months old. Selling approximately 2.5-3.0 cm size that can be achieved within 3-4 months

Yellow Balloon Molly

To distinguish between male and female balloon molly fish is very easy. Compared to males, females are usually fatter. Male dorsal fin longer and wider and its body is smaller and slimmer than the female.

How to fish breeding Molly Balloon

Molly fish spawning balloon fairly easy, but nevertheless need to be made good preparations. Especially if it will be programmed certain colors and patterns of the tiller of this balloon molly, then the selection is very important partner.

Preparation of the implementation process include the cultivation, preparation of containers, holding elections, spawning, larvae care, and harvesting. Here are the steps:

Choose the parent of relatively large, swollen body shape and have a beautiful color.

The parents who have been included in a tub for a few pairs of parent. But if want certain breeds can also be done by separating the pairs separate tub.

Spawning tanks should be controlled every day. After birth, children fish should be quickly taken and separated from its mother in order not to be eaten by its mother.

Balloon Molly Breeding

Molly fish larvae or tiller balloons that have been born and separated in a separate place can be given food such as water fleas, worms silk or fine pellets or crushed by soaking in hot water, let stand a few minutes, after it is formed into little balls. After 3 months old seed, it can be done harvesting can be sold or presented to friends and relatives. Good Luck.

Source :

http://bisnisikan.blogspot.com/2008/03/nunung-ratna-sri-wahyuni-nis-0409284-bi.html
http://budidayaikanhiasairtawar.blogspot.com/2011/12/budidaya-ikan-molly.html