Family: Poeciliidae
Dalmatian Lyretail Molly — a Poeciliidae from N America, introduced widely, peaceful, hardy and constantly reproducing. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; one male to two or three females spreads the attention. 20–28 °C.
Poecilia latipinna is a Poeciliidae from N America, introduced widely. In the wild it prefers warm freshwater streams and lakes; in the aquarium it stays peaceful, hardy and constantly reproducing. Plan on 11.2–16.5 cm of adult fish at 20–28 °C. Related profiles: Poecilia reticulata, Poecilia sphenops, Poecilia wingei.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful, hardy and constantly reproducing. One male to two or three females spreads the attention.
Aim for 20–28 °C. Stable temperature matching the species origin; 20–28 °C recorded range.
Adults reach 11.2–16.5 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 327 litres.
Omnivorous surface-picker; varied diet keeps colour bright. It forages naturally over fine sand and gravel, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful, hardy and constantly reproducing — pair it with Other peaceful community fish — Ignore the endless fry and skip Fin-nippers — Constant harassment exhausts females.
Its home waters are N America, introduced widely — warm freshwater streams and lakes, with still to gentle current.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Gives birth to free-swimming fry; dense plants raise survival. Subtle external differences.