{"product_id":"lyretail-molly","title":"Lyretail Molly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLyretail Molly fish are a staple of freshwater fishkeeping and have long been popular among aquarists!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e These fish are well-known for their low-maintenance care requirements and diverse range of potential species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDespite the fact that Lyretail Molly are simple to care for, we always recommend owners to become well-versed in this species. This will keep them happy and healthy, as well as save you time in the long term.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Lyretail Molly is a lovely fish that would be at home in almost any aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLyretail Mollies like hard, alkaline water and may not flourish in acidic or soft water aquariums. Lyretail Mollies may adapt to a wide range of salt levels in the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Lyretail Molly can be kept in either a freshwater or saltwater aquarium with progressive adaptation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA teaspoon of aquarium salt per gallon is suggested for optimum health in freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLyretail Mollies require an aquarium with at least 100 litres of algae and plenty of swimming space. If enough space is not allowed for the male to swim, his towering dorsal fin will not develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLyretail Mollies should be kept alongside other tranquil fish that love hard water with high salt levels. The anal fin of the male Lyretail Molly is pointed, and the dorsal fin is substantially larger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe female Marble Lyretail Molly, on the other hand, has a rounded anal fin and a pregnant spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Lyretail Molly is a livebearer that requires a spawning box in a breeding tank of 75 liters or more. The aquarium should be densely planted or have a thick algae mat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA clump of floating plants in the corner of your aquarium will encourage rearing outside of the breeding tank. Every 60-70 days, the female will give birth to 10-60 young, each of which is about 3cm long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI. Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Adult Size: 5 to 13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Adult Size: 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwimming Level: top or mid part of the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eII. You would love the fish because…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMost people envision the common molly when they think of molly fish. While they are various types, most resemble the ordinary molly in shape and body style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe body of this fish is flattened, with a triangular-shaped head. The body is broad in the middle and narrows to a point at the snout. The body, on the other hand, tapers somewhat towards the base of the fan-shaped tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIII. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended:  5 to 6 \/ 20 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Male\/Female – 1:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall hostility: Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eHostility towards own species: Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"TrT0Xe\"\u003eHostility towards other Species: Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIV. Species compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCorydoras catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCherry barbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDanios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDwarf Gourami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePlaties. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRosy barbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eZebra loaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eV. How to feed this species?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMollies are omnivores in the wild, feeding on tiny invertebrates, algae, and plant detritus. They should be fed a good grade flake meal and a variety of vegetables in the home aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecommended food\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"-product-title-53-111764\" class=\"oxy-product-title product_title entry-title oxy-woo-element\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHikari Micro Wafers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"GrE04\"\u003eTaiyo Pluss Discovery Artemia Infused Flakes Fish Food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWord for the wise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/product-category\/live-aquarium-plants\/\"\u003eLive Plants\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/product-category\/nature-aquarium-essentials\/aquarium-driftwood\/\"\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/product-category\/nature-aquarium-essentials\/aquarium-rocks\/\"\u003eRocks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fish.splashyfin.com\/product-category\/live-and-frozen-food\/\"\u003eLive, frozen food\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/product-category\/aquarium-medicines-additives\/fish-tank-starters\/\"\u003eAquarium Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/product-category\/aquarium-filters\/\"\u003eFilter\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/product-category\/aquarium-heaters\/\"\u003eHeater\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/?product_cat=\u0026amp;s=thermometer\u0026amp;post_type=product\"\u003eThermometer\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/acd3575e_checkmark.png?v=1773645469\" alt=\"alternatetext\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822683021473,"sku":"SFFDBXC126-Lyretail Molly","price":120.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/241_lyretail-molly2_0be7ddb4-ef8e-4f03-a852-fa66a28b16ba.jpg?v=1773645554","url":"https:\/\/fish.splashyfin.com\/products\/lyretail-molly","provider":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}