Assorted Molly

(Poecilia latipinna) 

Low maintenance, a wide selection of varieties to choose from, and an absolute staple of freshwater fishkeeping, Mollies are absolute favorites, both among veterans and beginners to the aquarium trade! Poeciliidae are considered to be the same genus as the guppy. Mollies have been interbred with guppies due to this over the years, and their close relationship has been confirmed genetically. Additionally, all captive Molly species have been interbred over centuries, resulting in a myriad of colorations as well as fin shapes. While solid black Mollies with orange-bordered dorsal fins are considered to be the most common, it is widely believed that no other fish quite matches up to the pure, velvety black shade that this Molly has. Venturing into other, less common species, you’ll find albino forms with red eyes, chocolate, gold dust and orange varieties, as well as true Lyretails among Mollies.

Among Mollies, it’s rather easy to differentiate between the males and females. The males tend to have a smaller, pointier anal fin, while the females have a more elaborate, broad, and fanned one. With over 39 different varieties to choose from, aquarists will never find themselves bored when choosing Mollies for their aquarium.

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