Grosvenor Tropicals fully endorsees the OATA's policy on the humane treatment of livestock. We may refuse any sale where we believe that a customer cannot provide a suitable environment for care of that species.
We do not supply Goldfish for use as prizes at Fetes, Fun Fairs or other events.
Molly Poecilia sphenops
Another Central American livebearer and a firm favourite with it's hardy nature and pleasant temperament. Growing to 5 - 6cm it prefers moderate temperatures 18 - 24C and a hardish alkaline and brackish water pH 7 - 7.5
As with other livebearers Females tend to be slightly larger than males. Also available in a wide range of colours from Black through speckled to Silver and even Orange. There is also a wide variety of body shapes and finnage, with sail-fins and Lyre Tails being amongst the most popular
As with all livebearers the sexual differences are obvious and females give birth about every 28 - 30 days. Best kept as 2 females to every 1 male.
As noted above Mollies need brackish water to be at their best. Indeed they have long been used my marine keepers to cycle their saltwater aquariums
