{"product_id":"sunset-red-sailfin-molly-poecilia-latipinna","title":"Sunset Red Sailfin Molly – Poecilia latipinna","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sunset Red Sailfin Molly, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e, is a colorful freshwater livebearer known for its warm red, orange, and golden coloration. Mature males may develop a large, sail-like dorsal fin that creates an impressive display when swimming or interacting with other mollies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunset Red Sailfin Mollies are active social fish that do best in a spacious, well-filtered aquarium with stable water conditions. They can be kept in freshwater, although mollies generally prefer moderately hard, mineral-rich water. They are best housed with peaceful community fish that share similar water requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunset Red Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Displays attractive red, orange, and golden tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSail-Like Dorsal Fin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature males may develop a large, dramatic dorsal fin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Livebearer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lively fish that adds movement and color to freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Aquarium Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can live with peaceful tankmates that prefer similar water conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLivebearing Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females give birth to free-swimming fry rather than laying eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOmnivorous Grazer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benefits from a varied diet that includes plant-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFish Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunset Red Sailfin Molly\u003c\/li\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\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater livebearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 to 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to mildly competitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to upper aquarium levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Livebearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-bred color variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 74–82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.2–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to hard water preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30 gallons for a small group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater parameters should remain stable. Test the aquarium regularly and avoid sudden changes in temperature, pH, or mineral content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Aquarium Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA spacious freshwater aquarium with open swimming areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerately hard, mineral-rich water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable biological and mechanical filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive or artificial plants around the sides and back of the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating plants or dense vegetation for fry to hide in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle to moderate water movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA securely fitted aquarium lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular water changes and consistent maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunset Red Sailfin Mollies are omnivores and should receive a varied diet. Feed a quality tropical flake, small pellet, or livebearer food as the primary diet. Include foods containing spirulina, algae, or other plant-based ingredients to support digestion and overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir diet may also be supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, or mysis shrimp. Feed only what the fish can consume within a few minutes and remove uneaten food to protect water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Tankmates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther mollies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwordtails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger peaceful tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras suited to similar water conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful plecos and compatible bottom dwellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping Sunset Red Sailfin Mollies with aggressive fish, persistent fin nippers, or species requiring very soft and acidic water. Compatibility depends on aquarium size, water parameters, individual temperament, and group structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping Sunset Red Sailfin Mollies Together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunset Red Sailfin Mollies are social and are generally best kept with other mollies. When keeping males and females together, maintain more females than males to reduce persistent attention toward individual females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ratio of approximately one male for every two or three females can help distribute breeding behavior. Mollies reproduce readily, so keepers should prepare for fry when both sexes are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSunset Red Sailfin Molly Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain stable, moderately hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid keeping mollies in extremely soft or acidic conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide open swimming areas and planted cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed foods containing algae, spirulina, and plant-based ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep more females than males in mixed groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide dense plants if you want fry to have places to hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, hardness, and temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform regular water changes to maintain good water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Aquarium Care Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMollies are often sold as beginner fish, but they may struggle when kept in unstable, very soft, or poorly maintained water. Good filtration, consistent maintenance, suitable mineral content, and stable water parameters are important for long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium salt is not automatically required for Sunset Red Sailfin Mollies. Their mineral needs are better addressed by maintaining suitable hardness and stable water chemistry. Do not add salt to a community aquarium without considering the needs of every fish, plant, shrimp, and snail in the setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large do Sunset Red Sailfin Mollies get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunset Red Sailfin Mollies can reach approximately 4 to 6 inches, depending on genetics, sex, diet, aquarium size, and overall care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Sunset Red Sailfin Mollies peaceful?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are generally peaceful community fish. Males may compete with one another or persistently pursue females, so adequate space and a suitable male-to-female ratio are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Sunset Red Sailfin Mollies need salt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot necessarily. They can live in freshwater when provided with stable, moderately hard, mineral-rich water. Salt should not be added automatically, especially in aquariums containing salt-sensitive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do Sunset Red Sailfin Mollies eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey eat quality flakes, pellets, algae-based foods, spirulina foods, and occasional frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Sunset Red Sailfin Mollies live with other mollies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They can be kept with other compatible molly varieties in an appropriately sized and well-maintained aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Sunset Red Sailfin Mollies give birth to live babies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Mollies are livebearers, meaning females give birth to free-swimming fry. They may reproduce frequently when males and females are kept together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can you tell male and female mollies apart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMales have a narrow, pointed reproductive fin called a gonopodium. Females have a broader, fan-shaped anal fin and generally develop fuller bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill every Sunset Red Sailfin Molly look the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The amount of red, orange, gold, and darker coloration can vary between individual fish. Male dorsal-fin size and patterning may also vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunset Red Sailfin Mollies are colorful freshwater livebearers for spacious community aquariums with stable, mineral-rich water. Visit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to shop mollies, livebearer foods, aquarium plants, filters, water test kits, mineral supplements, and freshwater aquarium care essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325511487701,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/sunset-red-sailfin-molly-poecilia-latipinna","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}