Molly
Poecilia sphenops
Poeciliidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
24-28 °C
pH
7.5-8.2
Size
7.5 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank60 L
Price$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginSouth America
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Molly fish are a hardy and adaptable species
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (2)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Endlers guppy Poecilia wingei Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Sailfin molly Poecilia latipinna Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
3 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Green swordtail Xiphophorus hellerii Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Guppy Poecilia reticulata Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Southern platyfish Xiphophorus maculatus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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