{"product_id":"assorted-molly-poecilia-sphenops-freshwater","title":"Assorted Molly (Poecilia sphenops) | Live Freshwater Community Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAssorted Molly\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePoecilia sphenops\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the hardiest, most colorful community fish in the hobby. These peaceful, beginner friendly livebearers come in a mix of colors and fin types, so every bag is a little different. Every molly at Squeaky's is quarantined in house before it hits the sales floor. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e to build out your community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colors and fin types are assorted and vary by stock. Pick your favorite in store!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons minimum for a small group; 30+ gallons for larger sailfin types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mollies love harder, alkaline water. Aim for pH 7.0 to 8.5 and stable temps of 72 to 82°F. Soft or acidic water is the most common cause of molly health problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivores that need plant matter. Feed a quality flake or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-easy-community-floating-pellets-4-oz\"\u003eAquarium Co-Op Easy Community Floating Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e once or twice daily, plus spirulina or veggie based foods. Treat with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-freeze-dried-brine-shrimp-cubes-0-7-oz\"\u003efreeze dried brine shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e a few times a week. They will also graze on soft algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep 1 boy for every 2 to 3 girls to spread out attention and keep stress low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mollies are livebearers and breed readily. Dense plants or floating cover give fry a place to hide. Feed fry \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-easy-fry-food-4-oz-squeeze-bottle\"\u003eEasy Fry Food\u003c\/a\u003e for a strong start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly 20 to 25% water changes. Mollies are heavy eaters and produce a good amount of waste, so good filtration matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003eMolly (Assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePoecilia sphenops\u003c\/em\u003e (and hybrids)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e3 to 4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e72 to 82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e7.0 to 8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e10 to 25 dGH (hard water preferred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003eOmnivore (needs plant matter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003eLivebearer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px;\"\u003eCentral America and Mexico (captive bred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMollies get along with most peaceful community fish that enjoy similar hard, alkaline water. Great tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther livebearers like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mickey-mouse-platy-xiphophorus-maculatus-freshwater\"\u003eMickey Mouse Platies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/german-yellow-guppy-female-poecilia-reticulata-freshwater\"\u003eguppies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ePanda Corys\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-venezuela-cory-corydoras-aeneus-freshwater\"\u003eBlack Venezuela Corys\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tiger-zebra-nerite-snail-vittina-freshwater\"\u003eNerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e for algae cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful barbs, danios, and larger tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid fin nippers and large aggressive cichlids. Very small shrimp and fry of other species may be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-easy-community-floating-pellets-4-oz\"\u003eAquarium Co-Op Easy Community Floating Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-easy-fry-food-4-oz-squeeze-bottle\"\u003eAquarium Co-Op Easy Fry Food\u003c\/a\u003e for baby mollies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/api-freshwater-master-test-kit\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e to keep pH on target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/eheim-thermocontrol-e-50w-aquarium-heater\"\u003eEHEIM thermocontrol e 50W Heater\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre mollies good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes! They are hardy and forgiving as long as the water is clean, warm, and on the harder, alkaline side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo mollies need salt in the water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Mollies do great in freshwater. Some keepers add a small amount of aquarium salt, but it is not required if your water is hard and well maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my mollies have babies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery likely if you keep boys and girls together. Females can give birth every 4 to 6 weeks. Plants and floating cover help fry survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pick a specific color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Colors are assorted, so stop by the store and choose the ones you like best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48152023204059,"sku":"330052","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/884BA66C-68A8-4127-A691-BD8C5AFD3602.png?v=1794153438","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-molly-poecilia-sphenops-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}