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Mollies: Short Finned Molly, Sailfin Molly, Mexican Sailfin Molly, Livebearing Fish

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Mollies - Short-finned Molly, Sailfin Molly, Mexican Sailfin Molly (Livebearing Fish Book 2)

by Clarice Brough

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Mollies are a type of livebearing fish that are popular in the aquarium hobby. They are known for their hardiness, adaptability, and ability to breed easily. There are many different varieties of mollies, each with its own unique characteristics. Some of the most popular varieties include the Short Finned Molly, Sailfin Molly, and Mexican Sailfin Molly.

Short Finned Molly

The Short Finned Molly is the most common type of molly found in the aquarium hobby. It is a small fish, typically reaching a length of about 3 inches. Short Finned Mollies have a rounded body and short, rounded fins. They are typically silver in color, but they can also be found in a variety of other colors, including black, blue, and yellow.

Short Finned Mollies are very hardy fish and can tolerate a wide range of water conditions. They are also very adaptable and can live in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Short Finned Mollies are peaceful fish and can be kept with other types of fish of similar size and temperament.

Sailfin Molly

The Sailfin Molly is a larger type of molly, typically reaching a length of about 5 inches. Sailfin Mollies have a long, flowing dorsal fin that gives them their name. They also have a long, pointed anal fin. Sailfin Mollies are typically silver in color, but they can also be found in a variety of other colors, including black, blue, and yellow.

Sailfin Mollies are hardy fish, but they are not as adaptable as Short Finned Mollies. They prefer to live in freshwater aquariums with a pH of 7.0 to 8.0 and a temperature of 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Sailfin Mollies are peaceful fish and can be kept with other types of fish of similar size and temperament.

Mexican Sailfin Molly

The Mexican Sailfin Molly is a subspecies of the Sailfin Molly that is native to Mexico. It is a smaller fish than the Sailfin Molly, typically reaching a length of about 4 inches. Mexican Sailfin Mollies have a long, flowing dorsal fin that is often tipped with black. They also have a long, pointed anal fin. Mexican Sailfin Mollies are typically silver in color, but they can also be found in a variety of other colors, including black, blue, and yellow.

Mexican Sailfin Mollies are hardy fish, but they are not as adaptable as Short Finned Mollies. They prefer to live in freshwater aquariums with a pH of 7.0 to 8.0 and a temperature of 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Mexican Sailfin Mollies are peaceful fish and can be kept with other types of fish of similar size and temperament.

Care of Mollies

Mollies are relatively easy to care for in the aquarium. They are hardy fish and can tolerate a wide range of water conditions. However, they do best in freshwater aquariums with a pH of 7.0 to 8.0 and a temperature of 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mollies are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods, including flake food, live food, and frozen food. They should be fed a diet that is high in protein and low in fat.

Mollies are livebearing fish, which means that they give birth to live young. Female mollies can give birth to anywhere from 10 to 100 fry at a time. The fry are born fully formed and can swim and feed on their own. However, they are very small and vulnerable, so it is important to provide them with plenty of hiding places.

Mollies are a popular choice for aquarium hobbyists because they are hardy, adaptable, and easy to breed. They are also very peaceful fish and can be kept with other types of fish of similar size and temperament. With proper care, mollies can live for up to 5 years in the aquarium.

Mollies - Short-finned Molly, Sailfin Molly, Mexican Sailfin Molly (Livebearing Fish Book 2)

by Clarice Brough

4.2 out of 5