Become a credit card member today!Dalmatian Lyretail Molly (Poecilia sphenops)
Description
The Dalmatian Lyretail Mollies are a beautiful, easy to care for, vibrant and hardy option for the beginner hobbyist. Males have a pointed anal fin with a larger dorsal fin while female have a rounded anal fin. They prefer harder, alkaline water conditions over acidic and soft water. They can adapt to a variety of salt levels if they are properly acclimated. They are peaceful fish that will do great in community tanks. Be aware that these are livebearers so when adding females and males that you can end up with more than when you started. They are omnivores and will eat just about anything you offer including flakes, pellets and frozen foods.
- - Care Level: Easy
- - Temperament: Peaceful
- - Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
- - Max Size: 5"
- - Diet: Omnivore
- - Add to an aquarium with ample swimming space
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Specifications
| SKU | 3450752 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Freshwater Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Max water Temp | 82 F |
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| Pet Max Length | 5 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 12 |
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 7 |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pet Min Length | 1.5 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 30 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 8.3 |
| Scientific Name | Poecilia sphenops |
| Min Water Temp | 72 F |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Native To | Central and South America |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Length | 1.5 IN |
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Petco takes great care to ensure that the live fish you order arrive safely and in healthy condition. All Freshwater Aquatic Life purchased on Petco.com are guaranteed to stay alive for 30 days from the day they arrive at your home or we will gladly refund your money.
Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1 to 2 minutes; overfeeding can quickly foul the water. Food may be flaked, frozen, dried or live. Feed a variety of food to ensure complete nutrition.
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