Moderate
Silver Sailfin Molly (Poecilia velifera)
25–28°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 150L
£6.99
Gold and black lyretail molly for active hard-water community aquariums with space, mineral-rich water and peaceful tank mates.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Poecilia sphenops
Gold Black Lyretail Molly are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.
Gold and black lyretail molly for active hard-water community aquariums with space, mineral-rich water and peaceful tank mates.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Lively, colourful livebearers for hard UK water, including black, dalmatian, sailfin and lyretail varieties with careful UK dispatch available.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Gold Black Lyretail Molly (Poecilia sphenops) is a selectively bred livebearer with a gold front, black rear patterning and a flowing lyre-shaped tail. It is a strong choice for keepers who want colour and movement in a hard-water community aquarium without forcing a delicate soft-water species into unsuitable conditions.
| Scientific name | Poecilia sphenops strain |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 8-10 cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 90 litres or more |
| Temperature | 24-28 C |
| pH | 7.2-8.2 |
| Temperament | Peaceful, active livebearer |
| Diet | Omnivore with vegetable matter and algae-based foods |
Mollies need stable, mineral-rich water, open swimming space and clean filtration. Keep them in a small social group and avoid cramped soft-water nano tanks. Plants, floating cover and a calm current help them settle.
This SKU is currently out of stock locally when inventory shows zero, but the care advice remains here so you can plan a suitable livebearer aquarium before new stock is available.
Use quality flakes, micro pellets, spirulina foods, blanched greens and occasional frozen foods such as daphnia or brine shrimp. A vegetable-rich diet helps digestion and condition.
Choose peaceful livebearers and other hard-water community fish. Useful comparisons include Silver Sailfin Molly, Green Sail-Fin Molly Pair, Green Moscow Male Guppy, Koi Kohaku Swordtail and Sunset Simpson Variatus Platy.
Order when the tank is mature, warm and already holding steady hard-water values. Livestock is packed for dispatch across the UK and sent by a licensed live-animal courier where live-animal shipping applies. Livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
For more livebearer choices, compare Silver Sailfin Molly, Koi Kohaku Swordtail, Green Moscow Male Guppy and Sunset Simpson Variatus Platy.
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