Creamsicle Lyretail Molly – Poecilia latipinna
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The Creamsicle Lyretail Molly (Posecilia latipinna) is a colorful and hardy freshwater livebearer known for its bright orange and white “creamsicle” coloration and elegant lyre-shaped tail. Peaceful, active, and easy to care for, this molly variety adds constant movement and color to larger community aquariums.
Creamsicle Lyretail Mollies are a great choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. They do best in stable, well-maintained aquariums with good filtration, open swimming space, and harder, more alkaline water.
Key Features
- Beautiful orange and white creamsicle coloration
- Elegant lyre-shaped tail
- Peaceful and active community fish
- Hardy livebearer that is beginner-friendly
- Can thrive in freshwater and may tolerate lightly brackish setups
Care Information
- Scientific Name: Poecilia latipinna
- Common Name: Creamsicle Lyretail Molly
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful, active, and social
- Adult Size: Approximately 3–4 inches
- Minimum Tank Size: 20+ gallons recommended
- Temperature: 74–82°F
- pH: 7.0–8.2
- Water Hardness: Medium to hard water preferred
- Diet: Omnivore; offer quality flakes, pellets, algae wafers, spirulina foods, blanched vegetables, and occasional frozen or live foods
Tank Setup
Creamsicle Lyretail Mollies do best in a planted aquarium with open swimming areas, stable water conditions, and strong filtration. Mollies are active fish and can produce a moderate amount of waste, so regular water changes and good filtration are important.
They prefer harder, more alkaline water and can thrive in freshwater aquariums. They may also tolerate lightly brackish conditions when properly acclimated.
Diet & Feeding
Creamsicle 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.
Best Tankmates
Creamsicle 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.
Avoid aggressive fish, fin-nippers, or species that prefer very soft, acidic water.
Breeding Information
Like all mollies, Creamsicle Lyretail Mollies are livebearers. Females give birth to free-swimming fry instead of laying eggs and may breed readily in a healthy aquarium.
For best results, keep more females than males to reduce chasing and stress. Dense plants, floating plants, or a breeding box can help protect fry if you want to raise them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Creamsicle Lyretail Mollies good for beginners?
Yes. They are hardy, adaptable, and beginner-friendly when kept in stable water conditions.
Can Creamsicle Lyretail Mollies live in community tanks?
Yes. They are peaceful and do well with other livebearers and similarly sized peaceful community fish.
Do Creamsicle Lyretail Mollies need brackish water?
No. They can thrive in freshwater, but they may tolerate lightly brackish conditions when properly acclimated.
Will Creamsicle Lyretail Mollies breed in aquariums?
Yes. As livebearers, they can breed readily in aquariums. Use dense plants or a breeding box if you want to raise fry.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Creamsicle Lyretail Mollies are a beautiful choice for aquarists looking for a hardy, colorful, and active livebearer for a peaceful freshwater community aquarium. Visit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, or shop online for freshwater fish, live plants, and aquarium supplies.
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