Molly At Surface?

[Fintastic!]

My molly hangs around the surface a lot every now and then blowing little bubbles. Is this normal? Seems perfectly fine otherwise, active, feeding well, no markings. Water params- Ammonia-0, Nitrite-0, Nitrate-20 and Ph-7.6.

 

[chickennuggets123]

Gasping for oxygen?
Do you have aeration in your tank?

 

[phishyphil]

My Mollies Go to the surface and breath oxygen quite alot, Don't seem to blow bubbles though
1st Thoughts would have been Amonia Poisoning but your levels are 0

Is your tank planted?
Does it have any Air Input (Via air stone, pump etc)?
Is there any rippling on your water's surface?

Like I said, I Have 5 Mollies, and they frequent the surface on a regular basis, but are healthy, my tank is in perfect condition for them so I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[minnnt]

My old Balloon Mollies used to do this alot... Must be a trait with them?!

 

[phishyphil]

Yeh, its the Ballon Mollies with me too, funny little things

 

[Fintastic!]

I must admit I don't know what type she is. She has a white belly and the rest of her is yellow with black spots. She's about two inches long not including tail. I have a ripple from the filter and an airstone creating lots of bubbles also.

 

[Steve GT]

common thing with mollies i believe mine are always doing it. there so blooming active never seem to sit still

brilliant little fish though i love mine

 

[Fintastic!]

Up until a couple of weeks ago I couldn't stand mine. I thought she was stupid and boring but I've noticed her become more and more active and amusing.

 

[chickennuggets123]

To be honest, I dont know if my balloon mollies do this.... never noticed

 

[phishyphil]

I must admit I don't know what type she is. She has a white belly and the rest of her is yellow with black spots. She's about two inches long not including tail. I have a ripple from the filter and an airstone creating lots of bubbles also.

Does she have a large rounded belly or is she more slender and long? Picture may help out here

 

[Fintastic!]

She is a little rounded. I used to think she was pregnant which I know they often are. Sorry about the lack of pictures but I don't know how to do that.