Lyretail Molly – Elegant, Hardy & Full of Colour

The Lyretail Molly (Poecilia latipinna / Poecilia sphenops variants) is a stunning livebearer known for its gracefully extended tail fin that forms a beautiful lyre shape. Available in a wide range of colours—gold, silver, black, dalmatian, and more—these mollies bring elegance, activity, and charm to any freshwater aquarium.

Hardy, peaceful, and perfect for beginners, Lyretail Mollies are a reliable choice for community setups and planted tanks.

✨ Why You’ll Love Lyretail Mollies

✔ Beautiful flowing lyre-shaped tail
✔ Comes in a wide variety of vibrant colours
✔ Peaceful and social
✔ Hardy and great for beginners
✔ Ideal for community aquariums
✔ Livebearers—may produce fry under the right conditions!

📏 Fish Details

• Scientific Name: Poecilia spp.

• Adult Size: 8–12 cm (variety dependent)

• Temperament: Peaceful, active

• Diet: Omnivore – flakes, pellets, veggies, spirulina, frozen foods

• Origin: Captive bred

🐟 Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons / 113 litres

• Setup:

  • Plants and open swimming space

  • Optional crushed coral to buffer hardness

  • Light water movement

• Salt Optional: A small amount of aquarium salt is tolerated (NOT required)

💧 Preferred Water Parameters

• Temperature: 24–28°C

• pH: 7.0 – 8.2 (they enjoy harder alkaline water)

• Hardness: Medium to hard

• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm

• Nitrate: <25 ppm

🌿 Care Level

Easy – Great for beginner and experienced fishkeepers.

🤝 Tank Mate Compatibility

Perfect With:

• Platies

• Swordtails

• Guppies

• Danios

• Corydoras

• Rainbowfish

• Peaceful gouramis

Avoid fin-nippers like tiger barbs.

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