Leopard Molly Fish The Molly is also a very popular community tropical fish. This is one of many different variations of the Molly you can pick from. They can go from freshwater to brackish. The Molly is a very popular community aquarium fish. This lively species loves to swim around in groups which makes them stand out in a freshwater aquarium. The photo is for illustration only - the colours and patterns pictured are examples of typical leopard mollies. You will receive natural variations of colours pictured.Can you keep Molly fish in salt water aquaria?Although typically sold as a freshwater fish, yes, mollies can be adapted to live in saltwater. Mollies originate from brackish water lakes in Central and South America, where rivers and oceans meet. Sailfin, Lyretail and normal Mollies can easily transition from freshwater to brackish aquariums using basic acclimating methods, and can even be added to full marine saltwater setups using a longer and gradual slow drip method (ideally for at least 3-4 hours).FeaturesApprox. size: 1-2" / 2-5cmMaximum size: 7cmOrigin: Southern and Central AmericaIdeal number kept together: 3+Water conditionsOur conditions: temp 22 °C, pH 7.5Ideal pH: 7.0 – 8.5Hardness: 15 – 35°HIdeal temperature: 21 – 29 °C Ease of careEasy. Mollies are hardy fish and prolific breeders, very few specific requirements.DietThe food we recommend is tropical fish flake. They can occasionally have frozen or live food like daphnia.CompatibilityA community aquarium with similar size non-aggressive species (avoid long-finned fish or fin nippers) is ideal.BreedingMollies are live bearers so will spawn extremely quickly and while relatively young. Female molly fish must be monitored to ensure they are not harassed by breeding males (including their own juveniles!) Life SpanAssorted molly fish have an average lifespan live of 2-5 years in perfect conditions.For more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures click here.
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