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Freshwater fish

Assorted Molly (Lot of 6)

Assorted Molly (Lot of 6)

Regular price 24.99
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AquariumFish.com has a nice assortment of mollies with various colors to create an attractive school of fish for the community tank. These livebearing fish are very hardy and great for community tanks.

Lot Size: 6

Male to female ratio 1:1, unless requested otherwise.

Quick Facts

Scientific Name Poecilia sphenops (aquarium-bred hybrids)
Origin Mexico and Central America (wild ancestors); aquarium-bred
Care Level Easy, good for beginners
Temperament Peaceful
Adult Size Up to 3–4"
Lifespan 3–5 years
Diet Omnivore (needs plant matter)
Water Temperature 75–82°F
pH 7.5–8.5 (hard water)
Group Size Sold as a lot of 6
Shipping Size Approx. 1½"

Care Guide

Tank setup: Mollies like hard, alkaline water. Give them plants, open swimming space and good filtration, since they are active and produce a fair amount of waste. Aquarium salt is optional; they also do well in brackish tanks.

Feeding: Mollies graze on algae, so feed a quality flake that includes vegetable matter once or twice a day. They also enjoy algae wafers and frozen brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Mollies get along with most peaceful community fish that like similar hard water, such as platies, swordtails, guppies, danios, rainbowfish, corydoras and plecos. Avoid fin-nippers and soft-water specialists. Keeping more females than males keeps any one female from being harassed.

Good to know: Mollies are livebearers that breed readily. Fry are born free-swimming and will be eaten unless there are dense plants or a breeding box for them to hide in.

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