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| Family: |
POECILIIDAE |
| Species: |
Poecilia sphenops |
| Common Name: |
Black Molly, Molly |
| Size: |
Males up to 2.5" (6cm), females slightly larger 4"(10cm)
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| Habitat: |
Central and South America: Mexico to Colombia. |
| Min Tank Size: |
30" |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous eats live, flake, wafer, or frozen foods easily, will snack on live plants and veggies. |
| Behavior: |
Usually peaceful when kept in adequate numbers.
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| Water: |
Temperature range 70 to 79°F (21 to 26°C); Freshwater or Brackish; pH range: 7.5 – 8.2; dH range: 11 - 30 |
| Care: |
Easily cared for in a large tank with live plants and open swimming area, very easy to breed.
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| Communities: |
Peaceful, however best kept with several females to a male to decrease potential harassment. |
| Suitability: |
An excellent aquarium fish, be sure to buy from a reputable breeder as they are prone to velvet and ich, are not the best choice for cycling a new tank. |
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