Molly

Their tail extension resembles a sword, similar to swordtail livebearers despite being a different species. Swordtail mollies are bold yet peaceful and display beautifully in schools. They adapt well and produce striking movement in planted tanks.

Care Highlights:
-Very hardy
-Peaceful
-Good for beginners
-Prefers hard water

The lyretail molly is a peaceful, adaptable livebearer that thrives in community tanks and loves planted setups, and its flowing tail actually comes from a recessive gene that breeders work hard to maintain.

Care Guide
-Reef-Safe
-Tank size: Small to Large
-Temperature: 74–80°F
-Diet: Omnivore

Sailfin mollies enjoy open swimming space and appreciate a bit of salt in their water, and they’re one of the few freshwater fish that naturally tolerate brackish and even mild marine environments.

Care Guide
-Reef-Safe
-Tank size: Small to Large
-Temperature: 75–82°F
-Diet: Algae-heavy omnivore

Short-fin mollies are hardy community fish that breed easily and adjust well to beginner tanks, and they’re the base strain used to create many modern fancy mollies.

Care Guide
-Reef-Safe
-Tank size: Small to Large
-Temperature: 74–80°F
-Diet: Omnivore