Aquatic science by Eziah Hudson https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf Post anything anywhere en-us 2025-08-28 15:07:51 UTC 2025-09-12 01:59:34 UTC hello@padlet.com Goals eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558878644 Goal #1: Keep my molly fish healthy and safe.
Goal #2: Make the tank look nice with plants and decorations.
Goal #3: Learn how to take care of freshwater fish.

]]> 2025-08-28 15:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558878644 Fish type eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558878798 Fish Type: Livebearer fish

]]> 2025-08-28 15:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558878798 Fish compatibility eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558879467 Molly fish usually get along with:

  1. Guppies

  2. Platies

  3. Swordtails

Aggression Level: Community fish (friendly and peaceful).

]]> 2025-08-28 15:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558879467 Water/environment eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558880308 Mollies live in freshwater.

3 facts:

  1. They like clean water with a filter.

  2. They like slightly warm water.

  3. They can live with other peaceful freshwater fish.

Natural Spaces: In rivers and streams, mollies have lots of room to swim.

]]> 2025-08-28 15:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558880308 Aquarium decor eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558880836

  • Plants (real or fake)

  • Rocks

  • Hiding caves

Typical Costs:
Plants: $5–15
Rocks/caves: $10–20

]]> 2025-08-28 15:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558880836 substrate types eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558881291 I would use gravel.

Cost: About $10–20 for a bag.

]]> 2025-08-28 15:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558881291 Tank lighting eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558881769 Lighting is used so you can see the fish and to help plants grow.
Yes, you need lighting.
Leave it on about 8–12 hours a day.

]]> 2025-08-28 15:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558881769 hood cover eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558882191 A hood keeps fish from jumping out and keeps water clean.
Yes, you need one.

]]> 2025-08-28 15:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558882191 temperature eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558883093 Natural water: about 72–78°F.
Yes, a heater is needed to keep it warm.

]]> 2025-08-28 15:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558883093 Type of filter eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558895901 A hang-on-back filter would work best for mollies.

]]> 2025-08-28 15:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558895901 Tank size needed eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558896256 At least 20 gallons for mollies to be happy.

]]> 2025-08-28 15:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558896256 Air eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558896762 Mollies breathe with gills, but they need oxygen in the water.
An air pump or bubbler helps give them air.

]]> 2025-08-28 15:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558896762 Summary/explanation eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558897466 I chose these items because mollies need warm, clean freshwater to live in. The filter keeps the water clean, the heater keeps the water the right temperature, and the air pump makes sure they can breathe. Decorations and plants give them places to hide and explore so they feel safe and happy.

]]> 2025-08-28 15:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558897466 Citation eziahhudson08 https://padlet.com/eziahhudson08/juawyy80vux6qcvf/wish/3558897867

  • Petco. “Molly Care Sheet.” Petco.com

  • LiveAquaria. “Molly Fish Care.” LiveAquaria.com

  • Aquarium Co-Op. “How to Care for Mollies.” Aquariumcoop.com

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