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The Assorted Balloon Molly is a colourful and hardy freshwater livebearer admired for its distinctive rounded body shape, lively personality, and wide range of colours and patterns. Available in varieties including black, white, gold, dalmatian, marble, orange, and mixed colour forms, these attractive fish are an excellent choice for community aquariums and are well suited to both beginner and experienced fishkeepers.
Balloon Mollies are active, social fish that thrive in groups and bring constant movement and vibrant colour to the aquarium. Their adaptable nature and ease of care have made them one of the most popular livebearing fish in the hobby.
Common Name: Assorted Balloon Molly
Scientific Name: Poecilia sphenops (Balloon variety)
Family: Poeciliidae
Origin: Captive-bred (original species native to Central America)
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful, Social
Diet: Omnivore
Minimum Tank Size: 60 litres
Adult Size: 5–7 cm
Lifespan: 3–5 years
The Assorted Balloon Molly features a compact, rounded body with a pronounced curved back that distinguishes it from standard Mollies. They are available in a wide variety of colours and patterns, including solid black, white, gold, silver, orange, dalmatian, marble, and mixed colour combinations. Their flowing fins and constantly changing assortment ensure that every fish is unique.
Assorted Balloon Mollies are peaceful, active fish that enjoy the company of their own kind and other similarly sized community species. They are best kept in small groups, where they display natural social behaviour and remain confident.
Suitable tank mates include:
Avoid keeping them with:
A well-planted aquarium with open swimming areas provides an ideal environment for Assorted Balloon Mollies. Hardy plants, driftwood, and rocks create shelter while allowing plenty of space for active swimming.
Good filtration, moderate water movement, and regular water changes help maintain excellent water quality. Mollies appreciate slightly harder, alkaline water and adapt well to a variety of aquarium setups when conditions remain stable.
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 7.0–8.2
Hardness: 10–25 dGH
Maintaining clean, stable water will support long-term health and vibrant colouration.
Assorted Balloon Mollies are omnivores that benefit from a varied diet containing both plant and protein-based foods.
Recommended foods include:
Providing regular vegetable matter supports healthy digestion and overall wellbeing.
Balloon Mollies are active fish that spend much of their day exploring all areas of the aquarium. They are constantly grazing on algae and biofilm while interacting peacefully with other fish. Males may occasionally display to one another or court females, but aggression is generally mild and short-lived.
Assorted Balloon Mollies are livebearers and breed readily in the home aquarium. Females give birth to fully formed free-swimming fry approximately every four to six weeks under suitable conditions. Providing dense plants or breeding grass helps protect fry, as adults may eat young fish if given the opportunity.
Keep Assorted Balloon Mollies in groups with a higher ratio of females to males to reduce breeding-related stress. Maintain clean, stable water with moderate hardness and include regular plant-based foods in their diet. Provide a well-planted aquarium with open swimming space and avoid housing them with aggressive or fin-nipping species to keep them healthy and displaying their best colours.
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