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Freshwater fishAssorted Sailfin Molly (Lot of 4)
Assorted Sailfin Molly (Lot of 4)
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Sailfin mollies are robust and colorful livebearers. The male sailfin molly displays a giant dorsal fin to earn his namesake and will show it more often in the presence of females and other males. In the wild these fish can grow to nearly five inches but seldom get larger than three inches in the aquarium.
Lot Size: 4
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Poecilia latipinna / P. velifera (aquarium-bred) |
| Origin | Southeastern U.S. and Mexico (wild ancestors); aquarium-bred |
| Care Level | Easy to moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful (males can chase females and rival males) |
| Adult Size | Up to 4–5" |
| 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 4 |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give sailfins hard, alkaline water with plants, open swimming space and good filtration. 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: Male sailfins raise their tall dorsal fin to show off to females and rival males. Their sails grow fuller as they mature, so juveniles may not show a full sail yet.
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