Platinum Lyretail Molly
Platinum Lyretail Molly
Poecilia latipinna
Molly fish are a hardy, easy fish that can be acclimated to either salt or freshwater. They are compatible with smaller community fish and larger fish.
Mollies tend to have a bigger appetite than most fish, so it is recommended to have a good filtration system to make up for the extra feedings they will want. Mollys can grow to a length of 5 inches, and while they do not school they do swim in a shoaling pattern, so they prefer to be with their own kind. A group of 5 is recommended for them to feel safe in the aquarium.
They are omnivores and prefer both meaty foods and algae. High quality flake food should be given alongside freeze-dried bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Platinum Lyretail Molly Specifics
The Platinum Lyretail Molly is a peaceful fish that grows to a size of 4 inches. They prefer water temperatures to be between 75-80oF, a pH of 7.0-8.5, and dKH between 15-25.
