Mollies are rarely aggressive towards other fish and make good fish for a community aquarium. Some examples of common fish that can easily be kept with Mollies are Guppies, Platies, Tetras, Swordtails.
The water temperature should be between 70 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. The pH should be between 7 and 8. Using driftwood in the aquarium is therefore not recommended as driftwood is known to lower the pH value.
Mollies are live bearing tropical fish that can be fairly easy to breed.
Molly fish are originally brackish water fish (freshwater mixed with saltwater). Most Molly fish bought from pet stores will be used to domestic freshwater without salt.
Some types of Mollies:
- Marble Lyretail Molly
- Harlequin Sailfin Molly
- Golden Sailfin Molly
- Gold Dust Molly
- Gold Doubloon Molly
- Black Molly
- Balloon Molly
- Platinum Lyretail Molly
- Dalmatian Molly
- Black Lyretail Molly
- Black Sailfin Molly
From the list above, Balloon Mollies often have a reduced lifespan not least due to the compact position of its internal organs in comparison to a non-balloon variety, and is often seen having difficulties giving birth.
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
Above: Molly Fry
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