The Basic Mating Behavior of Black Mollies
When black mollies mate, the male will transfer milt, the fluid that contains his sperm, into the female's body using is gonopodium. The gonopodium is a special anal fin that is shaped like a rod rather than a normal fin.
How often do mollies mate?
The gestation period of a molly fish is around 60 days. Female mollies can store sperm for months and may fertilize eggs as often as every 30 days, even when no male is present in the tank.
When can mollies mate?
Age for the male and female mollies can begin to breed
The age that the male can start to breed is at approximately 12 months. Females can start to breed when they are 6 months old.
