{"product_id":"sailfin-molly-poecilia-latipinna-freshwater","title":"Sailfin Molly (Poecilia latipinna)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sailfin Molly (\u003cem\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy, peaceful livebearer best known for the males' towering \"sailfin\" dorsal. Color phases we carry rotate through the classic palette — silver, dalmatian, marbled green, and gold — so each shipment is a colorful, beginner-friendly addition to a community tank. Note that mollies thrive in \u003cstrong\u003ehard, alkaline water\u003c\/strong\u003e and can even adapt to brackish setups. Browse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e to round out a compatible community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons. Sailfin Mollies are bigger than common short-finned mollies and need swimming room — long tanks beat tall ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F (22–28°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5–8.5 — they thrive in hard, alkaline water. Avoid acidic blackwater setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately hard to hard (10–25 dGH). A pinch of aquarium salt or marine salt is welcomed but not required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore leaning herbivore. Offer a high-quality tropical \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eflake\u003c\/a\u003e daily, plus blanched zucchini, spirulina, or algae wafers 2–3 times a week. Bloodworms and brine shrimp work as treats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStocking ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep more females than males (2–3 females per male) to spread out the male's attention and prevent harassment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLivebearer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mollies are prolific live-bearers. If you don't want fry, plan to rehome them or expect natural attrition in a community tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrackish capable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sailfins are one of the most salt-tolerant livebearers and can be slowly acclimated up to low-end brackish (SG 1.005–1.012) if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSailfin Molly (assorted colors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePoeciliidae (livebearers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSE United States \u0026amp; Mexico — coastal \u0026amp; brackish wetlands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore — flake + veggie supplements + occasional protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4–6 in (10–15 cm), males show a tall sail dorsal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater (hard\/alkaline) or brackish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSailfin Mollies are peaceful in community setups with calm tank mates that share their water preferences. Avoid aggressive fin-nippers and very soft-water species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther livebearers — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bumble-bee-platy-xiphophorus-maculatus-freshwater\"\u003eBumble Bee Platy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-wag-platy\"\u003eRed Wag Platy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/peppermint-platy\"\u003ePeppermint Platy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm schoolers — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zebra-danio-danio-rerio-freshwater\"\u003eZebra Danio\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-emperor-tetra-nematobrycon-palmeri-freshwater\"\u003eBlack Emperor Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bleeding-heart-tetra-hyphessobrycon-erythrostigma-freshwater\"\u003eBleeding Heart Tetra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom dwellers — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003ePanda Corydoras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/orange-laser-corydoras\"\u003eOrange Laser Corydoras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/kuhli-loach\"\u003eKuhli Loach\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful cichlids — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bolivian-ram-cichlid\"\u003eBolivian Ram\u003c\/a\u003e (if pH overlap allows)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNerite snails, ramshorn snails (legal in GA — avoid mystery\/apple snails)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male bettas, aggressive cichlids, tiger barbs and other nippers, and very acidic-water specialists like discus or wild Apistos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-plus-flake-tropical-fish-food\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Flake\u003c\/a\u003e — high-protein staple flake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime Water Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e — dechlorinator for every water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e — broadleaf and grass plants for cover; mollies graze biofilm off leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eAll freshwater foods\u003c\/a\u003e — rotate spirulina flake, algae wafers, frozen brine for color and gut health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I get fry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlmost certainly. Mollies are livebearers and breed readily in good conditions. Hidden fry survive better in heavily planted tanks; otherwise most are eaten by tank mates and adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need salt in the water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — Sailfin Mollies do fine in straight fresh water as long as it's hard and alkaline. A pinch of aquarium salt won't hurt and can help with stress, but it's optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do my mollies look pale or have clamped fins?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsually a water quality or hardness issue. Mollies struggle in soft, acidic water — test pH and GH and adjust toward 7.5–8.5 \/ 10–25 dGH. Stable parameters fix most \"molly diseases\" before they start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pick the colors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe rotate stock by what arrives from our suppliers — silver, dalmatian, marbled green, and gold are common. Come in and we'll show you what's swimming in the display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48079388770523,"sku":"FW1-F4247","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_5a6a4db8-0c0d-4c67-84d2-b2c422e85509.jpg?v=1766517245","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sailfin-molly-poecilia-latipinna-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}