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15. Yes, they have male and female anatomy. And you're very much welcome, Debbie

Mon Mar 9, 2026, 03:40 PM

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whenever anyone talks about aquariums, I just assume they're talking a fresh water fish because that's what I had for many years.

There's salt water aquariums as well but I know nothing about salt water fish or aquariums.

I had success breeding Black Molly's. But because they're live bearers, the aquarium keeper needs to remove the babies ASAP because all and any adult fish will mistake the newborns for a meal.

And here's the elaborate dance of the Siamese Fighting Fish. I never had any success with breeding them.

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I was sitting by the aquarium at my Doctor's office watching the fish. How do fish mate? [View all] debm55 Yesterday OP

Not an expert by any means... 10 Turtle Day Yesterday #1

Thank you very much, 10 Turtle Day. That is very interesting. debm55 Yesterday #4

There are variations, of course. Like mouth-breeders and pouch-breeders (seahorses). eppur_se_muova Yesterday #5

you mean like grunion? DBoon Yesterday #10

No, they bury their eggs in the sand, so not quite as messy. Herring are known to have huge seasonal coastal spawnings. eppur_se_muova Yesterday #14

Thank you , very much for your great and informative post. debm55 Yesterday #27

There's live bearers and others that lay eggs Niagara Yesterday #2

That is very interesting. Then they have male and female parts? Thank you very much for answering the my question. debm55 Yesterday #6

Yes, they have male and female anatomy. And you're very much welcome, Debbie Niagara Yesterday #15

Bettas and gouramis are particularly interesting. surrealAmerican Yesterday #20

Interesting. I know nothing about gouramis either Niagara 23 hrs ago #34

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for your personal information. Niagara debm55 Yesterday #28

You're so welcome, Debbles Niagara 23 hrs ago #35

Starts with a hot date...if it all goes swimmingly... MiHale Yesterday #3

Thank you very much for sharing. I have never heard of that before. debm55 Yesterday #7

well, they have to get exicted first. sdfernando Yesterday #8

Oh , you! Thanks sdfernando. debm55 Yesterday #9

Fish don't care if their mortgage is underwater. Onthefly Yesterday #11

HAHAHAHAHAH Onthefly. debm55 Yesterday #12

Some of the "facts" alleged in this thread WestMichRad Yesterday #13

I believe them. the posters have experience with fish. I am happy they answered the question for me and provide other debm55 Yesterday #30

it depends mike_c Yesterday #16

That is so interesting. Are you a Marine Biologist? debm55 Yesterday #31

no, I'm a retired entomologist and ecologist... mike_c 22 hrs ago #40

;-{).... Goonch Yesterday #17

What beautiful colors. Thank you for sharing. Goonch. debm55 Yesterday #26

By putting the king into check wher he cannot excape...... frogstar0 Yesterday #18

I can tell True Dough Yesterday #22

Thank you. debm55 Yesterday #25

Their personal life is none of our business! Phentex Yesterday #19

It was just a thought to ponder, Phentex. I got some excellent answers here. debm55 Yesterday #24

You'd be fun True Dough Yesterday #21

Thank you very much, True Dough. Do you want to go with me? debm55 Yesterday #23

Is this some sort of plot True Dough Yesterday #29

No. Not at all. debm55 Yesterday #32

Why can't we all go to the zoo together? Niagara 23 hrs ago #33

Yes, that would be nice, debm55 23 hrs ago #36

I'm serious. We need to get out there and Niagara 23 hrs ago #38

We know you wouldn't stick with us for long, Niagara True Dough 23 hrs ago #37

Wow. You know me so well, True Niagara 23 hrs ago #39