

Albino Balloon Sailfin Molly livebearer for hard, alkaline community aquariums with open swimming room and a varied diet.
Care at a Glance
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. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Poecilia latipinna
Albino Balloon Sailfin Molly (Poecilia latipinna) – Hard-Water Livebearer
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Albino Balloon Sailfin Molly livebearer for hard, alkaline community aquariums with open swimming room and a varied diet.
Care at a Glance
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. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.

Molly Fish Care: Tank Size, Temperature & Types
Mollies are social livebearers sold under a broad trade name. Identify the species or domestic form first; plan at least 45 litres for a small group of smaller mollies or 80 litres for sailfins, then verify adult size, water, sex ratio and the complete community.
Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Albino Balloon Sailfin Molly (Poecilia latipinna) is a captive-bred livebearer strain with a pale albino body, rounded balloon shape and sailfin-style dorsal fin. It is a good choice for aquarists with hard, alkaline water who want an active community fish with constant movement.
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Poecilia latipinna |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 8-12 cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 110 litres or more |
| Temperature | 24-28 C |
| pH | 7.2-8.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful active livebearer |
| Diet | Quality flakes, small pellets, algae-based foods, blanched greens and occasional frozen foods |
Care and setup
Use a mature, well-filtered aquarium with open swimming space, plants around the edges and stable hard water. Balloon mollies still need room; the rounded body shape should not be used as a reason to keep them in tiny tanks. Keep groups balanced, with more females than males if both sexes are present.
Mollies prefer clean, mineral-rich water. They are usually straightforward when the water suits them, but they can struggle in soft acidic aquariums or in tanks with unstable filtration.
Feeding
Feed a varied omnivore diet with a meaningful plant component. Quality flakes, small pellets, algae wafers, blanched greens, daphnia and brine shrimp all suit this fish. Avoid heavy protein-only feeding, which can lead to poor condition in livebearers.
Tank mates
Choose peaceful fish that appreciate similar hard-water conditions. Related livebearers to compare include Assorted Balloon Molly, Balloon Silver Molly, Calico Balloon Molly, Platinum Sailfin Molly and Gold Leopard Sailfin Molly Mix. Avoid persistent fin nippers, aggressive cichlids and delicate soft-water fish that need very different chemistry.
Arrival and guarantee
Order Albino Balloon Sailfin Molly from Tropical Fish Co when your aquarium is mature, stable and ready for livestock. Fish are packed for UK delivery and sent by a licensed live-animal courier where live-animal shipping applies. Livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
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For more molly and livebearer options, compare Assorted Balloon Molly, Balloon Silver Molly, Calico Balloon Molly, Platinum Sailfin Molly and Gold Leopard Sailfin Molly Mix.
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