🐠 Unique Mixed Molly (Poecilia sphenops / Poecilia latipinna varieties)

Common Name: Mixed Molly, Assorted Molly
Adult Size: 3–5 inches (sailfins up to 6")
Lifespan: 3–5 years

🔹 Temperament & Behavior

• Peaceful, active, and hardy.
• Social fish — thrive in groups of 3 or more.
• Great for beginners and community setups.

🔹 Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 20–30 gallons
• Water Parameters:
• Temp: 74–82 °F
• pH: 7.0–8.5
• Hardness: 10–25 dGH
• Setup: Spacious planted tanks with open swimming room. Do well in both freshwater and lightly brackish water.

🔹 Tankmates

• Excellent with other livebearers (guppies, platies, swordtails).
• Peaceful with Corydoras, rasboras, and most tetras.
• Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

🔹 Diet

• Omnivore with strong appetite for algae.
• Eats flakes, pellets, spirulina, algae wafers, and frozen/live foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms).
• Supplement with blanched veggies (zucchini, spinach, cucumber).

🔹 Breeding

• Livebearers: females drop fry every 4–6 weeks.
• Fry need hiding spaces in plants or breeding traps.
• Mixed varieties often result in unique new colors and patterns — each batch can be one-of-a-kind!

✨ Fun fact: Mixed Mollies often display combinations of black, gold, dalmatian, marble, and lyretail patterns — making every group truly unique.