Post by FishyFinatic on Mar 21, 2013 21:51:33 GMT -5
Scientific Name: Poecilia sphenops
Common Names: Molly , Sphenops Molly, Black molly
Family: Poeciliidae
Category: Livebearers
Distribution: America - Central; Central America.
Main Ecosystem: Delta
Temperature: 64°F - 82°F
Hardness: 10 dH - 30 dH
pH: 7.5 - 8.5
Diet: Herbivore
Temperament: Peaceful
Care: Mollies like a bit of salt in their water, about 1 tablespoon per 10 gals. Feed with vegetable-based flakes and algae. Don't clean algae off back glass as Mollies will eat algae and it contributes to a varied diet. They like a planted tank with tank mates of a similar temperament.
Potential Size: Male: 3.9" Female: 3.9"
Water Region: All
Activity: Diurnal
Gender: Sex can be determined by the male's modified anal fin (gonopodium).
Breeding: Mollies are livebearers. Although they are harder to breed than Swordtails and Guppies their breeding is still prolific. Babies will feed on zucchini cut into cubes. Some salt in the water will help with breeding, increase growth rates, and add more color.
Common Names: Molly , Sphenops Molly, Black molly
Family: Poeciliidae
Category: Livebearers
Distribution: America - Central; Central America.
Main Ecosystem: Delta
Temperature: 64°F - 82°F
Hardness: 10 dH - 30 dH
pH: 7.5 - 8.5
Diet: Herbivore
Temperament: Peaceful
Care: Mollies like a bit of salt in their water, about 1 tablespoon per 10 gals. Feed with vegetable-based flakes and algae. Don't clean algae off back glass as Mollies will eat algae and it contributes to a varied diet. They like a planted tank with tank mates of a similar temperament.
Potential Size: Male: 3.9" Female: 3.9"
Water Region: All
Activity: Diurnal
Gender: Sex can be determined by the male's modified anal fin (gonopodium).
Breeding: Mollies are livebearers. Although they are harder to breed than Swordtails and Guppies their breeding is still prolific. Babies will feed on zucchini cut into cubes. Some salt in the water will help with breeding, increase growth rates, and add more color.
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