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Can a molly that was once female still have the ability to bear fry after it has turned into a male?

April 26, 2017ability bear female fry Male molly turned

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Can a molly that was once female still have the ability to bear fry after it has turned into a male?

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One had changed, so I’m just curious if that’s possible for it to fertilize “IT”self. How often do they change color? I have one that survived that is now 3 months old. She was originally solid black, but now as she has gotten older, has turned bright orange. Is this common or normal for them to change colors? I never used a breeder net, only have ample hiding places, breeder grass, etc. in the tank. Over the weekend, one of my mollies had another batch of fry. Usually they are eaten right away with only a couple smart enough to hide that have the chance to survive. Right now, for the past 48+ hours, I’ve had 7 swimming in open water and the adults are NOT eating the babies. Is there any spec