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Albino Balloon Sailfin Molly (Poecilia latipinna) in a planted hard-water aquarium — representative image

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.

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Care at a Glance

Scientific Name
Poecilia latipinna
Max Adult Size
up to 12 cm
Care Level
Easy to moderate
Temperament
Peaceful active livebearer
Temperature
24–28°C
pH Range
7.2–8.5
Minimum Tank
110L
Diet
Quality flakes, small pellets, algae-based foods, blanched greens and occasional frozen foods

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.

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Full Care Guide

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.

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Water Parameters

Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors

Temperature
24–28°C
24°CIdeal28°C
pH Level
7.2–8.5
7.2Ideal8.5

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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