{"product_id":"black-lyretail-molly-poecilia-latipinna","title":"Black Lyretail Molly – Poecilia latipinna","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable seasonally — check back soon for restocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Lyretail Molly (\u003cem\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beautiful freshwater livebearer known for its sleek black coloration and elegant lyre-shaped tail. Peaceful, active, and hardy, this molly variety makes a striking addition to larger community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Lyretail Mollies are excellent fish for both beginner and experienced aquarists. Their solid black color stands out beautifully against green aquarium plants, light substrate, and colorful tankmates. They are active swimmers that do best in stable, well-maintained aquariums with good filtration and open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleek solid black coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant lyre-shaped tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful and active livebearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for larger freshwater community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Lyretail Molly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20+ gallons recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to hard water preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore; offer quality flakes, pellets, algae-based foods, spirulina, blanched vegetables, and occasional frozen or live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Lyretail Mollies do best in aquariums with stable water parameters, good filtration, and plenty of open swimming space. A planted aquarium with areas of cover and room to swim is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMollies prefer harder, more alkaline water and can thrive in freshwater aquariums. They may also tolerate lightly brackish conditions when properly acclimated. Regular water changes are important because mollies are active fish and can produce a moderate amount of waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Lyretail Mollies are omnivores that benefit from a varied diet. Feed quality flakes or pellets along with algae-based foods, spirulina, blanched vegetables, and occasional frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Tankmates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Lyretail Mollies are peaceful community fish and do well with other livebearers such as guppies, platies, and swordtails. They can also be kept with peaceful tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, and other calm community fish that enjoy similar water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive fish, fin-nippers, or species that prefer very soft, acidic water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all mollies, Black Lyretail Mollies are livebearers. Females give birth to free-swimming fry instead of laying eggs and may breed readily in a healthy aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, keep more females than males to reduce chasing and stress. Dense plants, floating plants, or breeding boxes can help protect fry if you want to raise them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Black Lyretail Mollies good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are hardy and beginner-friendly when kept in stable water conditions with proper filtration and regular maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Black Lyretail Mollies unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir deep black coloration and elegant lyre-shaped tail make them stand out from standard molly varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Black Lyretail Mollies need brackish water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They can thrive in freshwater, but they may tolerate lightly brackish water when properly acclimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Black Lyretail Mollies livebearers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Like other mollies, they give birth to live young and may breed readily in aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best tank setup for Black Lyretail Mollies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA planted aquarium with open swimming space, good filtration, stable temperature, and harder alkaline water is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Lyretail Mollies are a beautiful choice for aquarists looking for a peaceful, active, and hardy livebearer for a freshwater community aquarium. Visit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, or shop online for freshwater fish, live plants, and aquarium supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51672478646485,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4545\/8133\/files\/BlackMollyLyretail.jpg?v=1756073663","url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/black-lyretail-molly-poecilia-latipinna","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}