Balloon Mollies also known as Poecilia Latipinna are a small freshwater Tropical fish belonging to Poeciliidae family which include livebearers such as Guppies.
Originating from Mexico and Central America.
Features.
Approx. Size; 2-2.5"/ 5-6.3cm.
Origin; Mexico and Central America.
Family; Poeciliidae Family
Temperament; Peaceful.
Lighting; Moderate.
Water Conditions
Ideal Ph; 7- 8.5
Ideal Temperature; 22-26°C
Waterflow; Low to Moderate.
Ease of Care
Easy to care for. Very good fish for beginners.
Diet
Balloon Mollies can have a variety of different things their main food will be tropical fish flake but to give a variety of nutriments they can have live food eg bloodworm, boiled vegetables like carrots or broccoli but would not recommend doing this all the time.
Compatibility
To maintain a social behaviour its best to have peaceful and similar sized tank mates.
Breeding/Sex
Like other Livebearers they have a short breeding time of 3-5 weeks but because the male will constantly chase the female its best to keep a good ratio or male and females.
The best way to tell the difference Male Mollies have larger dorsal fins than females. The dorsal fin is the back fin.
Lifespan
The average lifespan of balloon mollies is 3-5 years the quality of care will also help.
