🐟 Silver Red‑Spotted Molly

Poecilia sp. (fancy molly variant)

🌟 Description

The Silver Red-Spotted Molly features a sleek, silvery body accented with bright red or orange spots scattered across its fins and sides. This visually striking livebearer is a lively and easy-to-care-for addition to community aquariums — a beautiful twist on the traditional molly.

🏠 Care & Water Conditions

• Tank Size: Minimum 20–30 gallons—larger is better for groups and active swimming Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C) 
• pH: 7.5–8.5, with moderately hard water (GH 15–30 dGH) 
• Water Type: Prefer well-buffered, mineral-rich water; many fancy mollies originate from brackish conditions and thrive with stable water hardness 

🥗 Diet & Feeding

• Omnivorous & Versatile: Enjoy a balanced diet that includes flakes or pellets, algae-based foods, and frozen or live feeds (brine shrimp, bloodworms) to support optimal color and health
• Vegetable Matter: Supplement meals with spirulina or blanched veggies like zucchini or spinach to meet their herbivorous tendencies

🐠 Behavior & Social Traits

• Peaceful & Active: Ideal for community tanks—mollies are lively swimmers and generally friendly toward tank mates like tetras, Danios, rasboras, and Corydoras 
• Group Dynamics: Best kept in small groups; maintain at least two to three females per male to reduce harassment and stress on females 

🫧 Breeding & Lifespan

• Livebearer Species: Females give birth to fully formed fry every 30–60 days. A single spawn can produce anywhere from a handful to over 50 fry
• Fry Care: Provide dense plant cover or a breeding trap to protect fry from adults. Feed fry microfood such as newly hatched brine shrimp or powdered fry food
• Lifespan: Typically live for 3–5 years with proper nutrition and stable water conditions