{"product_id":"tri-color-marble-platinum-balloon-molly","title":"Tri-color Marble Platinum Balloon Molly","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThree Colours, One Showstopping Fish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTri-color Marble Platinum Balloon Molly\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePoecilia sphenops\u003c\/em\u003e) is a captivating fancy livebearer that combines a deep, rounded balloon body with a stunning marbled pattern of black, white, and platinum — creating a fish that looks different from every angle. Peaceful, hardy, and easy to keep, it's an ideal choice for community aquariums and livebearer enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\u003eTri-color Marble Platinum Balloon 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\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balloon body gives this molly its signature compact, deep-bellied silhouette with a curved dorsal line. The marbled colouration blends patches of jet black, bright white, and shimmering platinum across the body and fins — no two fish are identical, making each one a unique specimen. Under good aquarium lighting, the platinum areas take on a subtle metallic sheen that adds real visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters \u0026amp; Tank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eFeed small amounts 2–3 times daily. Mollies are omnivores with a strong herbivorous tendency — vegetable-based foods support long-term health and vibrant colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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 aggressive or fin-nipping species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLivebearers that breed readily in home aquariums. Females give birth to live fry every 4–6 weeks. Provide floating plants or a breeding box to protect fry. Fry are relatively large at birth and can accept crushed flake food from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTri-color Marble Platinum Balloon Molly\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold, one-of-a-kind fish that brings movement, personality, and striking colour contrast to any freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold individually. All livestock is inspected and conditioned before sale. Live arrival guaranteed under our livestock policy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53519437857041,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/products\/tri-color-marble-platinum-balloon-molly","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}