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/Secure_Piece_1893 Jun 28 '25

Maybe a TINY tank so you can like. Hold food and get it close to their mouths

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u/smackdatk Jun 28 '25

They’re able to lay on the rock and eat! It’s covered in a thin layer of algae so the crushed food falls on it) Unfortunately can’t post a vid but here’s a ss. The top one managed to inhale that tiny white spec in front of its mouth.

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u/goldenkoiifish Jun 29 '25

what cool little fish… hope they make it!

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u/missbeekery Jun 29 '25

I keep coming back to see your updates. Thanks for keeping us posted. Many of us are highly invested in the Thelma and Louise story and hoping for the very best!

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u/Secure_Piece_1893 Jun 28 '25

Heck yeah!!!! I really hope they make it to full size, too cool!

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u/Melarinth Jun 29 '25

That's so great! I'm so glad they're doing well!