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Molly
Mollies are friendly, active fish that come in many colors and fin shapes. They prefer slightly harder water than most community fish.
Min Tank20 gal
Temp75-82F
pH7.5-8.5
Tank Mates
- Platy
- Guppy
- Corydoras
- Swordtail
- Bristlenose Pleco
Feeding Tips
They’re mostly herbivores: feed spirulina flakes and add blanched veggies. Some protein like brine shrimp once a week is good too.
Care Level
Easy: slightly prefer alkaline water
Beginner Tip
Mollies can live in freshwater or brackish water. If your tap water is soft, adding a little aquarium salt (not table salt!) can help them thrive.
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