{"product_id":"creamsicle-lyretail-molly-poecilia-latipinna","title":"Creamsicle Lyretail Molly – Poecilia latipinna","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable seasonally — check back soon for restocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creamsicle Lyretail Molly (\u003cem\u003ePosecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamsicle 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful orange and white creamsicle coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant lyre-shaped tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful and active community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy livebearer that is beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan thrive in freshwater and may tolerate lightly brackish setups\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 Creamsicle 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, active, and social\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 74–82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.2\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 wafers, spirulina foods, blanched vegetables, and occasional frozen or live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamsicle 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey prefer harder, more alkaline water and can thrive in freshwater aquariums. They may also tolerate lightly brackish conditions when properly acclimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamsicle 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\u003eCreamsicle 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, Creamsicle 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 a breeding box 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 Creamsicle Lyretail Mollies good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are hardy, adaptable, and beginner-friendly when kept in stable water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Creamsicle Lyretail Mollies live in community tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are peaceful and do well with other livebearers and similarly sized peaceful community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Creamsicle Lyretail Mollies need brackish water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They can thrive in freshwater, but they may tolerate lightly brackish conditions when properly acclimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Creamsicle Lyretail Mollies breed in aquariums?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. As livebearers, they can breed readily in aquariums. Use dense plants or a breeding box if you want to raise fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamsicle 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51691698585813,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/4545\/8133\/files\/CreamcicleMollyLyretail.jpg?v=1756073958","url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/creamsicle-lyretail-molly-poecilia-latipinna","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}