The Golden Molly (Poecilia sphenops) is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its bright, metallic gold coloration. It has a slender, elongated body with a slightly rounded tail fin, making it an attractive addition to community tanks. Mollies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to free-swimming young rather than laying eggs.
Maximum Size:
Golden Mollies typically grow to about 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm) in length.
Temperature:
They thrive in water temperatures ranging from 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C).
Water Parameters:
pH: 7.0 to 8.5
Hardness: Moderately hard to hard water (10–25 dGH)
Ammonia and nitrite levels should be kept at 0 ppm.
Golden Mollies prefer well-oxygenated water with moderate flow.
Compatibility:
Golden Mollies are peaceful and compatible with most other community fish such as platies, guppies, swordtails, tetras, and Corydoras. They can coexist with slightly larger, non-aggressive fish. Avoid housing them with aggressive or much larger species.
Diet:
Golden Mollies are omnivores. They eat a varied diet consisting of high-quality flake food, algae, vegetable matter (like blanched spinach or zucchini), and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms. Including plant matter is important for their overall health.
The Golden Molly (Poecilia sphenops) is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its bright, metallic gold coloration. It has a slender, elongated body with a slightly rounded tail fin, making it an attractive addition to community tanks. Mollies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to free-swimming young rather than laying eggs.
Maximum Size:
Golden Mollies typically grow to about 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm) in length.
Temperature:
They thrive in water temperatures ranging from 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C).
Water Parameters:
pH: 7.0 to 8.5
Hardness: Moderately hard to hard water (10–25 dGH)
Ammonia and nitrite levels should be kept at 0 ppm.
Golden Mollies prefer well-oxygenated water with moderate flow.
Compatibility:
Golden Mollies are peaceful and compatible with most other community fish such as platies, guppies, swordtails, tetras, and Corydoras. They can coexist with slightly larger, non-aggressive fish. Avoid housing them with aggressive or much larger species.
Diet:
Golden Mollies are omnivores. They eat a varied diet consisting of high-quality flake food, algae, vegetable matter (like blanched spinach or zucchini), and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms. Including plant matter is important for their overall health.
