Molly
Poecilia sphenops
- Beginner
- Peaceful
- 10 cm adult
- Freshwater
Knowledge-base entry — ask in store about availability.
A sturdy, sociable livebearer that grazes algae all day. Black, dalmatian, gold — there's a molly for every palette.
- Min tank size
- 80 L
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 7–8.2
- Hardness
- 10–25 dGH
- Group size
- 3+ (ideally 5)
- Diet
- Omnivore with strong vegetable preference — spirulina flakes, algae wafers
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years
- Adult size
- 10 cm
Breeding difficulty: Easy
Prolific livebearer; large females can drop 60+ fry. Fry take crushed flake immediately.
Prefers hard, alkaline water and even tolerates brackish. Give vegetable-rich food and space — mollies grow larger than most expect.