The Molly is a tropical fish that prefers a little salt in their water. A teaspoon of aquarium salt per 5 gallons of water will go a long way in helping them. You may also see them in saltwater tanks from time to time.
Scientific Name : Poecilia sphenops
Common Names : Lots of different types are available: Black Molly, Lyretail, Sailfin, Liberty, Mollie, Pointed Mouth, Short Finned, Mexican, Golden, Piebald, Ghost Pearl, Gold Dust, Red Sunset, Dalmation, Ballon, etc.
Care Level : Easy, very good for freshwater beginners if keeping a single sex. Keeping both sexes could cause problems since this fish is such a prolific breeder.
Size : 2 to 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) depending on the species
pH : 7.5 - 8.5
Temperature : 70°F - 82°F (21°C - 28°C)
Water Hardness : 10° to 25° dH
Origin / Habitat : Central America
Life Span : 3 - 5 years
Molly Fish Temperament / Behavior : Peaceful
Molly Fish Breeding : These are live bearers so it is fairly easy. Adding a little aquarium salt will help. Do you have a pregnant molly fish? Read the breeding guppies article for more information. That article talks about guppies and sword tails, but the process is very similar for the Molly fish babies.
Aquarium Size : 20 gallon minimum, prefer tall aquariums
Molly Tank Mates : Not many - some feel they should only be kept with others of the same species.
Fish Disease : Freshwater Fish Disease - Diagnose, Symptoms and Treatment
Diet / Foods : Give them a varied diet consisting primarily of flake foods but supplement with live and freeze dried foods occasionally.
Tank Region : All over the tank.
Gender : Males are more slender, females more round. Males also have a modified anal fin.
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