Sailfin molly
Poecilia latipinna
FishFreshwater
- Care level
- Easy
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Recommended tank
- 100 L
- Maximum size
- 12 cm
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 7.5–8.5
- Diet
- Omnivore
Care at a glance
The sailfin molly comes from the coastal waters of the south-eastern United States, where it lives in both fresh and brackish water. Adult males unfurl an impressive, tall dorsal fin during display that stands over their body like a sail.
It is a livebearing algae grazer that needs plenty of vegetable food; on flake alone it declines over time. It thrives in hard, mineral-rich water, so if your tap water is naturally soft, this is not the easiest choice.
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