Why did my molly fish disappear?

It may have died and been eaten by tank mates. This happens sometimes if a dead fish isn’t removed soon enough, particularly if there are snails, catfish, or other bottom feeders in the tank. It may have jumped out of the tank.

Can a fish disappear from a tank?

When fish are sick, they are likely to spend more time hiding in the tank and they may exhibit behavioral changes such as lolling near the bottom of the tank. When this happens, you might not notice the fish and it could disappear completely before you even realize it is missing.

How can you tell a fish is stressed?

Strange Swimming: When fish are stressed, they often develop odd swimming patterns. If your fish is swimming frantically without going anywhere, crashing at the bottom of his tank, rubbing himself on gravel or rocks, or locking his fins at his side, he may be experiencing significant stress.

Can a fish disintegrate?

Normally when a fish dies it floats for a short time because of the air in its air bladder. After the fish dies there is no more DO being ingested and the air in the bladder starts to dissipate, causing the fish to sink to the bottom. After a few days, the internal organs of the dead fish decompose and a gas is formed.

Does Molly fish eat other fish?

If they are adult fish then they must be sick and either already dead or dying, mollies do not attack and kill healthy fish. However a sick fish will be attacked and killed, and this is done not just for food, but is a sort of preventive step by other fish.

Why does my fish stay in one spot?

Heat. While most quality aquarium heaters are good at disbursing heat in such a way that the water stays at a constant temperature, you may find fish hanging out on one side of the tank rather than another because they prefer the temperature.

Are my fish happy?

Your fish are happy and healthy when they: Swim actively throughout the entire tank, not just hanging out or laying at the bottom, floating near the top or hiding behind plants and ornaments. Eat regularly and swim to the surface quickly at feeding time.

Why is my Molly fish dying in the tank?

Poor water conditions is the leading cause of fish deaths in the aquarium. Whether it’s the accumulation of too many toxins or changes in water parameters, bad water quality is correlated with diseases and death among molly fish.

Can Mollies live in brackish water?

As small-sized fish that exhibit a lot of variety, mollies are a beloved tropical fish species that can live in brackish water as well. Molly fish are often chosen by beginners because of the hardiness and unpretentious nature of these fish.

Why is my Molly fish gasping for air?

If you notice swollen gills on your molly fish or if your mollies coming to the surface and gasping for air, it’s a sign of bad quality water in the aquarium. Ammonia or carbonate poisoning is known to cause swollen gills and cause fish to gasp for air.

Why does my Molly fish have red spots on it?

Molly Fish – Red Blood Spots Typically appearing in newly cycled tanks in which the water chemistry is off. Red spots appearing on the stomach or body of your molly fish can be attributed to ammonia or nitrites poisoning. Aquariums that are not properly cycled will often have high ammonia and nitrite levels.