My molly is giving birth

[Leah0402]

Hi all, I woke up this morning and my molly had given birth to a fry which is surprising as I know my guppy is due to give birth but had no idea about my molly anyway she had the one then about an hour later I saw another one however I don't know if she's had anymore before after or inbetween though Ive spent ages just staring in the tank she herself seems to be doing fine apart from the male is not leaving her alone, would it be worth separating him from her? Is it normal for her to only have 2 or do you think there is more hiding? How long does birthing take? Sorry for all the questions today has taken me by surprise.

 

[a0n0p]

Hi all, I woke up this morning and my molly had given birth to a fry which is surprising as I know my guppy is due to give birth but had no idea about my molly anyway she had the one then about an hour later I saw another one however I don't know if she's had anymore before after or inbetween though Ive spent ages just staring in the tank she herself seems to be doing fine apart from the male is not leaving her alone, would it be worth separating him from her? Is it normal for her to only have 2 or do you think there is more hiding? How long does birthing take? Sorry for all the questions today has taken me by surprise.

Great!

 

[FishGuest5123]

Look around for a few more. Is this her first birth?

 

[Leah0402]

Look around for a few more. Is this her first birth?

Yes it is

 

[FishGuest5123]

First one is usually small.

 

[emeraldking]

Congrats!
FIrst ever batch of a female is usually smaller in number. That's normal.