Molly gave birth

[beach]

My molly gave birth today, this was at least her 3rd time. I knew she was due any day. I was going to let nature takes it course with not separating her from the tank and sadly letting the other fish have a snack. I already have 18 fry in a different tank from the last time. I just don't have room for any more fry. I was then planning on moving her to a different tank so she would not be constantly pregnant. I had to run some errands and when I came home I could not find her in the tank. I figured she was hiding to give birth. I was able to find a couple little fry, but no mama. She is no where to be found, like gone!!! I have a few guppies and 2 glow tetras. Is there any chance that in the 2 hours I was gone she gave birth, died and the other fish ate her. One of the Glow tetras looks like he has had a super big meal. My husband noticed that. Looks like he over ate!! I was ok with the fry being little snacks for my other fish, I just didn't expect them to snack on the mama fish too. Boy, fish life can be brutal. They don't show you that in Finding Nemo!!!

 

[beach]

OMG she literally just showed up. I looked that tank over and over and couldn't find her. she is a lot skinnier now. The glow tetra must have really enjoyed the snack.

 

[Retired Viking]

I wish my glow light tetra had fry like my platy and guppies do. Live bearers really can over run a tank with fry if you let them.