Name: Black Lyretail Molly
Brand: Glass & Gill
SKU: ML-0215
Price: 69.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Black Lyretail Molly

R 69.00

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Black 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.

Why you'll love Black Lyretail Molly

A 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.

Care requirements

Scientific/trade identity: Poecilia sphenops (lyretail trade form)
Supplier sale size: 4–5 cm
Adult size: usually 6–10 cm depending on sex and stock lineage
Recommended tank: 75 litres or larger for a small group, with stable filtration and room to swim
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 7.2–8.2; relatively hard, well-mineralised water is preferred
Temperament: peaceful, active livebearer; males can pursue females
Diet: omnivore, with vegetable/algae-based foods, quality small pellets and occasional protein-rich supplements
Difficulty: beginner to intermediate

Buying and acclimation

Use 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.

Keeping Mollies in a group

Mollies 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.