Poecilia sphenopsCommon MollyBlack MollyShort-finned MollyMolly FishMollieSphenops Molly |
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| Physical |
| Size: | 8.38 cm (3.3 in.) Stocking Density Calculator |
| Color Variations: | Wild coloration: Dull silver, usually with black speckles.
Orange.
Green.
Black (Not recommended to very beginners - require somewhat special care).
Yellow (24-Carat Gold Molly). |
| Compatability: | Community
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| Minimum Tank Size: | 17.3 Gallons (65.5 Liters) |
| Ease of Keeping: | 1 - 2 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | |
| Temperature: | 74.53° F (23.63° C) |
| pH: | 7.82 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 18.83 |
| Salinity: | 1.008 |
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| Living |
| Life Span: | 3 years. |
| Food Preference: | Omnivorous.
Vegetable foods such as algae are a must.
Also, worms, crustaceans, insects, and other plant matter.
Readily accepts dried food flakes, frozen, freeze dried and live foods. |
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| Swimming Level: | Top and Middle |
| Schooling: | No |
| Setup: | Prefer taller aquariums.
Should be well planted, including floating plants.
Wood and rock for hiding places.
Bright light is also a good thing since it encourages algae growth.
Try to keep algae cleaning to a bare minimum. |
| Distribution: | Central and South America.
Southern USA.
Mexico to Colombia. |
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| Breeding |
| Ease of Breeding: | 1 - 2 |
| Sexing: | Males are slender and have a modified anal fin whereas females have a thicker body. |
| Spawning Type: | Livebearer |
| Request more detailed breeding information. |
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| Sources: | http://badmanstropicalfish.com
http://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.aquahobby.com
http://www.fishbase.org
http://www.fishlore.com
http://theaquariumwiki.com
http://fish.mongabay.com
http://freshaquarium.about.com
http://fishprofiles.com
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