{"product_id":"black-lyretail-molly","title":"Black Lyretail Molly","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Lyretail Molly is a lively livebearing freshwater Molly selected for its solid black and extended lyre-shaped outer caudal fin rays. The Week 41 supplier offers this listing at approximately 4–5 cm sale size. Photographs are representative: individual markings, sex and shade can vary, especially in assorted batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love Black Lyretail Molly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sociable, active fish that brings continual movement to a mature tropical community aquarium. Keep in a suitable group with more females than males where possible. Mollies often graze on algae and biofilm but are not a substitute for aquarium maintenance. Provide a planted perimeter with generous open swimming room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific\/trade identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poecilia sphenops (lyretail trade form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier sale size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually 6–10 cm depending on sex and stock lineage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 litres or larger for a small group, with stable filtration and room to swim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2–8.2; relatively hard, well-mineralised water is preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e peaceful, active livebearer; males can pursue females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore, with vegetable\/algae-based foods, quality small pellets and occasional protein-rich supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e beginner to intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuying and acclimation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a mature, cycled aquarium and gradually acclimate to matching water conditions. Mollies reproduce readily and fry may appear in mixed-sex groups. Supplier availability is subject to a final fish-health check before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeeping Mollies in a group\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMollies are social fish. Where aquarium space and compatibility allow, consider purchasing three or more together and maintain a suitable female-to-male ratio if both sexes are kept. Mixed-sex groups can breed readily. We consolidate livestock packaging where safe and practical; delivery charges are confirmed at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass \u0026 Gill","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":54016894959910,"sku":"ML-0215","price":69.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/gg-black-lyretail-molly.png?v=1791122179","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/black-lyretail-molly","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}