About Christy Expertise I can answer some questions regarding freshwater fish ranging from their care to diagnosing common diseases or problems with the fish. I can also answer questions regarding the care and maintenance of an aquarium. I haven't had much luck with live plants, so can't help in that area very much. Not real good with explaining salt water or brackish set ups too well either. Also regarding goldfish, I have some comets, and have a little experience with them but mostly just general info on them. I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH ANY OF THE FANCY VARIETIES OF GOLDFISH. YOU MIGHT BE BETTER DIRECTING THOSE QUERIES TO AN EXPERT MORE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. If I can't answer or don't know something, I'll let you know, so don't be upset if I reject your question, I'll always explain why. I would just rather not answer then give an answer I'm not confident about.
Experience All personal, first hand, general fishkeeping experience. I've had fresh water aquariums now for about 7 years. I've had tropical/community fish tanks, African cichlids, South American cichlids, brackish water puffer fish, and a lot of other varieties in between.
Education/Credentials None, all personal experience
Question do black eyed Mollies have to have a big tank?
Answer Hi Kasey
Depending on the type of molly(black eye is a color variation, I'm talking if it's a ballon, lyre tail, etc.)they can grow to about 2-3 inches. So, you could safely keep about 3-5 in a 10 gallon tank. Obviously the larger the tank the better. They are an active fish, I wouldn't recommend anything less then a 10 gallon. And, then there's also the "fry factor"....females will have lots of fry/babies, and very quickly overrun a tank.
