{"product_id":"balloon-orange-lyretail-molly-gold-poecilia-sphenops-copy","title":"Balloon White Lyretail Molly (Poecilia sphenops)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePure, Elegant, and Gracefully Finned\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Balloon White Lyretail Molly (\u003cem\u003ePoecilia sphenops\u003c\/em\u003e) is a refined and striking fancy livebearer that combines the rounded balloon body form with a flowing forked lyretail caudal fin and a clean, bright white colouration. Luminous under aquarium lighting and beautifully contrasted against dark substrates or lush green plantings, this variety brings a sense of calm elegance to any community or livebearer aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy, peaceful, and easy to keep, the Balloon White Lyretail Molly is an excellent choice for aquarists of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalloon White Lyretail Molly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoecilia sphenops\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectively bred fancy molly strain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 – 8 cm (2.4 – 3.2 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 – 5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner – Easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; active community fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe balloon body gives this molly its signature deep, rounded profile with an arched back — compact and distinctive compared to standard mollies. The lyretail caudal fin extends into elegant forked lobes that flow and trail gracefully as the fish moves. The uniform white colouration, sometimes with a subtle pearlescent sheen, gives this variety a clean, sophisticated look that pairs beautifully with colourful tankmates and planted aquascapes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters \u0026amp; Tank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 – 8.5 (alkaline water preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 – 25 dGH (hard water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 L (20 gallons) minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates and benefits from a small amount of aquarium salt (1 tsp per 10 L); can adapt to brackish conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate flow with good oxygenation; mollies are sensitive to poor water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants \u0026amp; Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy plants like Java fern, Anubias, and Vallisneria; open swimming space appreciated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaple:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality flake food or pellets with vegetable content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanched spinach, zucchini, spirulina wafers, baby brine shrimp, and daphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed small amounts 2–3 times daily. Mollies are omnivores with a strong herbivorous tendency — vegetable-based foods are important for long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther mollies, platies, and swordtails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful community fish of similar size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras and peaceful bottom dwellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid fin-nipping species — the lyretail fins are vulnerable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLivebearers that breed readily. Females give birth to live fry every 4–6 weeks. Provide floating plants or a breeding box to protect fry from adults. Fry are relatively large at birth and can accept crushed flake food from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBalloon White Lyretail Molly\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graceful, low-maintenance fish that brings purity, elegance, and gentle movement to any freshwater aquarium. A new arrival — limited stock available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53396441497873,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/files\/images_a5a85f8d-41aa-4e08-8dd7-b402c820b2fd.jpg?v=1775846870","url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/products\/balloon-orange-lyretail-molly-gold-poecilia-sphenops-copy","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}