Balloon Molly (Poecilia sphenops)

Familie: Poeciliidae

Ein friedlicher, allesfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Lebendgebärenden, heimisch in Mittelamerika (von Mexiko bis Kolumbien). Haltung einsteigerfreundlich.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur: 18–28 °C
pH: 7.5–8.2
GH-Härte: 11–30 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen: 5.2–7.5 cm
Mindestaquarium: 75 L
Schwimmebene: Upper; surface-oriented
Schwierigkeit: Einfach
Charakter: Peaceful
Herkunft: Mittel- und Nordamerika

Artübersicht

Poecilia sphenops is a Poeciliidae from Central and North America. In the wild it prefers clear streams, rivers and still waters; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 5.2–7.5 cm of adult fish at 18–28 °C. Related profiles: Poecilia reticulata, Poecilia latipinna, Poecilia wingei.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung: Moderate flow
Gelöster Sauerstoff: Average oxygen needs

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat: Dark fine gravel or sand
Harte Dekoration: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Pflanzen: Dense floating plants for cover and security

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten: Solitary, pairs or small groups
Fütterung: Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit: Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart: Livebearer; females give birth to free-swimming fry; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Balloon Molly pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: einfach. Peaceful.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Balloon Molly?

18–28 °C, stabil geführt; pH 7.5–8.2, GH 11–30 dGH.

Wie groß wird Balloon Molly und welches Aquarium?

Wird 5.2–7.5 cm; lebt upper; surface-oriented. Mindestens 75 L.

Was frisst Balloon Molly?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.

Kann man Balloon Molly vergesellschaften?

Peaceful. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Meide Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

Woher stammt Balloon Molly?

Stammt aus Mittel- und Nordamerika; lebt in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; average oxygen needs.

Springt Balloon Molly?

Keine Sprungneigung; ein Standarddeckel reicht.

Wie züchtet man Balloon Molly?

In der Zucht: livebearer; females give birth to free-swimming fry; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.