Description
Mollies – Colorful, Hardy, and Ideal for Community Aquariums
(Poecilia sphenops / Poecilia latipinna)
Mollies are peaceful, active, and highly adaptable freshwater fish that come in a wide range of stunning colors and fin types. Whether you’re interested in the classic Black Molly, the vibrant Gold Dust, or the eye-catching Sailfin variety, mollies are a fantastic choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists. These livebearers are known for their social behavior, hardiness, and ease of care.
Key Features:
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Wide Variety of Colors & Types: Includes Black, Dalmatian, Gold Dust, Balloon, Lyretail, and Sailfin Mollies
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Peaceful & Social: Great for community tanks with other non-aggressive species
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Medium Size: Most mollies grow to around 6–10 cm (2.5–4 inches), depending on the variety
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Livebearers: Easily breed in captivity, making them ideal for hobbyists interested in breeding
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Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerate a wide range of water parameters, including slightly brackish conditions
Tank Requirements:
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Minimum Tank Size: 75 liters (20 gallons) for a small group
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Temperature: 24°C–28°C
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pH: 7.5–8.5
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Prefer a tank with open swimming space, moderate plant cover, and stable water parameters
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Can thrive in both freshwater and lightly brackish water conditions
Compatibility:
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Ideal tankmates include platies, guppies, swordtails, corydoras, tetras, and rasboras
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Should be kept in small groups (at least 3–5) for social comfort
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Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species
Feeding:
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Omnivorous—thrive on high-quality flakes or pellets, supplemented with algae wafers, spirulina, blanched vegetables, and occasional live/frozen foods
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Feed 2–3 times daily in portions they can consume within a few minutes
Why Choose Mollies?
Mollies are a staple of the freshwater aquarium world thanks to their hardiness, beauty, and friendly temperament. Available in many unique colors and shapes, they’re an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add color and liveliness to their tank—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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