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Common Molly

class: Actinopterygiigenus: Poeciliaorder: Cyprinodontiformesfamily: Poeciliidaephylum: Chordata

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Store Availability

0 shops

Not currently in stock in nearby partner stores.

Care Requirements

Diet

Omnivore

Temp. Range

24°C - 28°C

Lifespan

3-5 years

Habitat

Tropical Freshwater Aquarium

Space Needed

Minimum 40 litres for a small group

ph

7.5 - 8.5

water hardness

15 - 30 dGH

An active livebearer that consumes significant amounts of algae; they thrive best when kept in groups with a higher ratio of females to males.

Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
IchthyophthiriasisFin RotVelvet DiseaseLivebearer DiseaseShimmies
Toxic To
Copper sulfateSoft or acidic water conditions

Interactive Connections

Compatible Tankmates
GuppySouthern PlatyfishGuppySouthern PlatyfishGreen SwordtailNeon TetraCorydoras CatfishBristlenose Pleco
Incompatible (Do Not Mix)
Oscar CichlidGreen Terror CichlidTiger BarbSilver Arowana
Diet & Preferred Feed
Tropical Fish FlakesAlgae wafersspirulina pelletsBrine shrimp
Required Habitat Setup
Sponge FilterHang-On-Back FilterAquarium HeaterLED Aquarium LightWater ConditionerBreeding BoxAquarium InstallationTank Maintenance
Compatible Plants & Flora
Java MossGuppy GrassVallisneriaAmazon Sword
Recommended Medicines & Treatments
Methylene BlueMalachite GreenAquarium Salt
Prone to Diseases & Infections
Ichthyophthiriasis
Fin Rot
Velvet Disease
Shimmies