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Poecilia sphenops
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Species Summary
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Common Name/s
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Molly; Black Molly
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Origin
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Cenrtal America
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Size
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Male 2.5"; Female 3
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Tank Parameters
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Tank Size
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10 gallons
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Temperature
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70 - 80 F.
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Water pH
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Alkalinic
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Aquarium Care
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Aquarium Setup
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Molly is a popular aquarium fish that thrive in both
fershwater and brackish aquariums. This fish preferred
aquarium moderately docorated by rocks, drift woods and
plenty of plants, which will provide refuge for possible
fry. Sponge filtration will suffice.
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Feeding
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Molly will readily accept small prepared food such as
spirulina flakes and mini pellets. Molly will also feed
on algae growing inside the aquarium, live and dried
tubifex worms and insect larvae.
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Compatibility
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Molly is a peaceful fish that can be kept with similar
sized tankmates. There should be one male for every 2 or
3 female. This is to divide male's attention and lessen
the harrassment the female may take.
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