Assorted Molly - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Molly - In Store Pick Up Only

Scientific Name: Poecilia sphenops (common aquarium varieties; other Molly species and hybrids are also available)

Description: A colourful, peaceful and active freshwater fish available in a wide variety of colours, patterns and fin shapes, including Black, Dalmatian, Gold, Silver, Balloon and Lyretail varieties. Mollies are hardy, livebearing fish that give birth to free-swimming young rather than laying eggs. Their friendly nature, attractive appearance and active swimming behaviour make them popular additions to community aquariums.

Origin: Central America and parts of northern South America. Most aquarium Mollies are captive-bred varieties.

pH: Approximately 7.0–8.5

Temperature: Around 24–28°C

Adult Size: Approximately 6–10 cm for common varieties, with some larger species and hybrids reaching 12–15 cm.

Lifespan: 3–5 years with proper care.

Food: Omnivorous with a strong preference for vegetable matter. Feed quality tropical flakes, small pellets, spirulina flakes, algae wafers and blanched vegetables such as zucchini and spinach. Occasional frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms can be offered. A varied diet rich in plant matter supports good health and colouration.

Compatibility: Peaceful community fish suitable for keeping with other non-aggressive species such as Guppies, Platies, Swordtails and compatible Rainbowfish. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species. Mollies are social and best kept in groups. If keeping males and females together, a ratio of one male to two or three females is recommended to reduce harassment. Mollies breed readily, so populations can increase quickly in suitable conditions.

Habitat: A well-filtered freshwater aquarium with plenty of open swimming space, live plants and hiding places. Mollies prefer moderately hard to hard, alkaline water with stable parameters and good oxygenation. They can tolerate slightly brackish conditions, although salt is not necessary when maintained in suitable freshwater.