Guppi

Molly care

Poecilia sphenops

Molly (Poecilia sphenops) grows to about 10 cm (3.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 100 liters (26 US gallons). Keep it at 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) with a pH of 7.5–8.5.

FreshwaterEasyPeacefulTolerates brackish waterPrefers hard waterEats algae

Adult size10 cm · 3.9 in
Smallest tank100 L · 26 gal
Temperature24–28 °C · 75–82 °F
pH7.5–8.5
GroupGroups of 3+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsTop
DietOmnivore

Usually fine with

Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraAngelfishBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barbDwarf gourami

Avoid with

Cherry shrimpParadise fishWhite cloud minnowConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferFigure-eight pufferCrystal red shrimp

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Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.

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