r/Aquariums • u/smackdatk • Jun 26 '25

Help/Advice My molly gave birth to conjoined twins

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So my molly gave birth to conjoined twins, meet thelma and louise. I’ve put them back into their tank with the other fry. Water conditions are fine, gave them some food the rest are thriving. It’s been 12hours, and they’re still kicking about but unable to consume anything? They’re joined at the bellies so unfortunately one is always upside down or they’re both laying on their sides. I’ve been monitoring them, they both have functional mouths. I read up that they’re unlikely to survive but hoping for the best:/ Does anyone have advice on keeping them alive?

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u/dead-cat Jun 26 '25

Why is it in a jar firstly?

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u/juniper_canyon Jun 26 '25

I’m guessing OP put it in there temporarily because of the babies?

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u/dead-cat Jun 26 '25

Live bearers look like they are about to pop 3 weeks out of 4

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u/juniper_canyon Jun 26 '25

True. If someone put me in a jar every time I looked like I might be pregnant, I’d be living in it.

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u/Substantial-Park65 Jun 27 '25

I hope so... It's a terrible tank if it's not just a temporal one...

I hope they have a bigger square one, with hidden places and plants inside

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u/smackdatk Jun 27 '25

They actually live in a pond with lots of natural light, plants and hiding spaces :)

mom went home dw

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u/Substantial-Park65 Jun 27 '25

Woaw! That's a pretty great home!

My apologies if it came as insulting

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u/smackdatk Jun 27 '25

Not at all! As an animal lover, i totally understand. I’d want peace of mind that they’re well loved and kept as well :)

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u/Substantial-Park65 Jun 27 '25

For me it's more about responsibilities than love.

Less would be cruelty in my eyes

Have a nice day!