Riverpark Aquatics

5 x Black Lyretail Molly (Poecilia sphenops)

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Our Guide To Keeping Black Lyretail Molly Fish

  1. About Fish Species:

    • Scientific name: Poecilia sphenops
    • Common name: Black Lyretail Molly
    • Family: Poeciliidae
    • Origin: Central and South America
    • Adult length: 5 cm (2 inches)
    • Lifespan: 3 to 5 years
  2. Tank Setup:

    • Black Lyretail Mollies prefer a tank with a minimum size of 40 litres (10 gallons).
    • Provide plenty of plants, driftwood, and hiding places, as well as open swimming areas.
  3. Water Parameters:

    • Keep the water temperature between 25 to 28°C (77 to 82°F).
    • Maintain a pH level between 7.0 to 8.0.
    • Hardness: 20 to 30 dGH.
  4. Filtration and Water Flow:

    • A good filtration system is necessary to maintain water quality, and a gentle to moderate water flow is suitable.
  5. Diet:

    • Feed Black Lyretail Mollies a varied diet including high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp.
  6. Tank mates:

    • They are peaceful fish and can be kept with other peaceful community fish of similar size.
    • Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
  7. Behavior and Compatibility:

    • Black Lyretail Mollies are peaceful and active fish, and they do well in community tanks.
    • They are livebearers and can reproduce quickly under suitable conditions.

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