Poecilia sphenops (Black Molly)

Distributed from Texas to Colombia, Black-Molly is such a success in aquarium that has been created many forms of breeding, ranging from original black to white and spotted gold.

The Pecilia Sphenops is a fish commonly called Molly. It is a freshwater fish which measures on average 2.5 to 3.5 centimeters in length. The Molly has an elongated and rounded body, with a Caudal Bifide fin and pectoral and pelvic fins which allow it to quickly move into the water.

The Molly is generally gray or black, with vertical stripes on the body which give it a striated appearance. However, there are many varieties of Molly, and some individuals can have different colors, such as blue, green, white or red. Molly also has fleshy lips and comb teeth that allow it to chew food.

Molly is an omnivorous fish, which means that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In nature, it is mainly nourished by plankton, insects and plants. In captivity, it can be nourished with fish flakes, pellets or living foods such as artemias and daphnia.

The Molly is a social fish and he likes to live in a group. In captivity, it is recommended to maintain at least three individuals together so that they feel safe and healthy. Molly is also a reproductive fish, and it can produce up to five generations per year. The females carry the eggs in their bodies until they hatch, and the fry arise with a well -developed caudal fin and colorful pigments.

Molly is a robust and easy to maintain fish in captivity. He can live up to five years if the living conditions are optimal. However, it is sensitive to certain water parameters, such as temperature, hardness and pH, and it is important to maintain a stable environment to avoid diseases and infections. In general, the Molly is an excellent choice for beginners or experienced aquariophiles.

The male as a gonope

It takes 2 female for a male