Moderate
Assorted Balloon Molly (Poecilia cf. latipinna)
24–28°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 80L
£6.99
Albino Balloon Sailfin Molly livebearer for hard, alkaline community aquariums with open swimming room and a varied diet.
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 latipinna
Albino Balloon Sailfin Molly livebearer for hard, alkaline community aquariums with open swimming room and a varied diet.
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
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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