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Sailfin Molly (Poecilia latipinna)
Hard alkaline water mandatory; thrives at low-end brackish (1.005). Males show large dorsal sail.
Specifications
- ecosystem
- freshwater
- min tank gallons
- 30
- adult size in
- 5
- temperature range f
- 72-82
- ph range
- 7.5-8.5
- gh range dgh
- 15-30
- care difficulty
- beginner
- aggression
- peaceful
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 1
- diet
- omnivore
- lifespan years
- 3-5
- tank zone
- mid
Sources
- Aquarium Co-Op video / blog content · ingest 2026-05-06
- Practical Fishkeeping public articles · ingest 2026-05-06