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Poecilia salvatoris Data Deficient

Liberty molly

Stats

Family

Poeciilidae

Genus

Poecilia

Size

10.00 cm

Both sexes typically max out at roughly 3", but females can gain an extra inch.

Temperament

Semi-aggressive, Community

Can be somewhat aggressive with conspecifics and will eat both their own fry and the fry of other fish.

Diet

Omnivore

Tank Size

114.00 L

75.00 cm x 30.00 cm

Temperature

21.0 C - 30.0 C

Parameters

pH of 7.5-8.5, high hardness.

Level

Other

Other Information

Both sexes get the blue sheen on their bodies, and males develop large red dorsal fins. Allegedly will not eat fry, but I have heard and experienced otherwise, so I would subsequently, not risk it. Benefits from being outside for coloration and feeding purposes given their grazing nature.

Breeding

Spawning Method

Other

Livebearer, dropping around (or over) 50 fry around once a month, in ideal conditions.

Spawn Size

50 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

Presence of dense vegetation, warmer water, and higher pH/hardness.

Fry Care

Fry should ideally be kept away from their parents and other tank mates until they are large enough to not get eaten. Fry will take flakes immediately and are typically born free swimming. Moderate growth rate.

Locations

Photos

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Breeding group. Image Credit: @Zimmerman's Fish

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