Molly
Poecilia sphenops, Poecilia latipinna & Poecilia velifera classified as Mollies.
These hardy fish are easy to take care of, preferring slightly alkaline water. These fish can also tolerate slightly brackish waters. There are many colour variants available, some of the largest livebearers and will give birth to a huge number of young up to 60 or 70 fry at a time. Along with platies they are some of the easiest fish to keep as well as the easiest fish to breed.
Molly needs variety of foods, preferably live ones, because a nutritious, complete diet will enhance their colors and ensure good health. They will eat their young if they are small enough. Mollies are known to a good algae eater.
There always seems to be a few female Mollies that are overly aggressive. A group of Mollies with at least three males and at least five females, will usually minimize the aggressiveness of any one overly aggressive Molly. When Mollies are compressed into a smaller living space, it often increases their aggressiveness. Conversely, more living space in a larger aquarium will often reduce the pressure that they put on each other.
Live food makes them feel more satisfied and less aggressive.
Some Mollies can grow up to 15 cm and females are usually bigger. They like temp. around 27'C. Photo by Dusko Bojic.
These hardy fish are easy to take care of, preferring slightly alkaline water. These fish can also tolerate slightly brackish waters. There are many colour variants available, some of the largest livebearers and will give birth to a huge number of young up to 60 or 70 fry at a time. Along with platies they are some of the easiest fish to keep as well as the easiest fish to breed.
Molly needs variety of foods, preferably live ones, because a nutritious, complete diet will enhance their colors and ensure good health. They will eat their young if they are small enough. Mollies are known to a good algae eater.
There always seems to be a few female Mollies that are overly aggressive. A group of Mollies with at least three males and at least five females, will usually minimize the aggressiveness of any one overly aggressive Molly. When Mollies are compressed into a smaller living space, it often increases their aggressiveness. Conversely, more living space in a larger aquarium will often reduce the pressure that they put on each other.
Live food makes them feel more satisfied and less aggressive.
Some Mollies can grow up to 15 cm and females are usually bigger. They like temp. around 27'C. Photo by Dusko Bojic.
posted by Dusko Bojic aka Che Guebuddha @ 3:01 AM
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