Platinum Balloon Molly Fish
Product description
Platinum Balloon Lyretail Molly Fish — Live Freshwater Livebearer
The Platinum Balloon Lyretail Molly is a show-stopping triple combo: shimmering platinum-white coloration, the rounded balloon body shape, and elegant flowing lyretail finnage. A peaceful, social livebearer that adds movement and metallic shine to any community tank.
About This Fish
- Species: Poecilia sphenops (balloon lyretail variant)
- Color: Platinum metallic white
- Tail type: Lyretail (extended top & bottom fin rays)
- Adult size: 2–3 inches
- Temperament: Peaceful, social, active
- Available as: Male or Female
Care Requirements
- Tank size: 20+ gallons
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
- pH: 7.5–8.5 — mollies prefer slightly hard, alkaline water
- Salinity: Brackish-safe; tolerates low salinity
- Tankmates: Other mollies, platies, guppies, swordtails, peaceful tetras, corydoras
- Diet: Omnivore — quality flake, pellets, and plenty of vegetable matter
Breeding
Prolific livebearers — females give birth to 20–60 fry every 4–6 weeks when males are present.
Live Arrival Guarantee
We guarantee live arrival on all shipped fish. Please review our DOA policy and shipping requirements before ordering.
🚚 Shipping
- USPS Priority and Fedex Overnight: Live fish are shipped on Monday–Tuesday only.
- Send us email to request for other days!
💰 Refund & DOA Policy
- DOA (Dead on Arrival):
We offer a full refund (fish cost only) or replacement.
To qualify, please send: - 2 clear photos of the fish/shrimp inside the sealed bag, and 1 clear photo outside the bag within 2 hours of delivery
- Carrier Delays:
If total transit time exceeds 3 days, the DOA guarantee is void.
More details: https://justfishything.com/policies/refund-policy
🐠 Acclimation Guide
- Temperature Match:
Make sure the bag water is close to your tank temperature. - Float the Bag:
Place the sealed bag in your tank for 15–20 minutes. - Water Mixing:
Gradually add small amounts of tank water into the bag over 15–20 minutes. - Release:
Gently net the fish into the tank.
❗ Do not pour bag water into your tank to avoid contamination.
📸 Photos Disclaimer
We do our best to capture each fish’s true appearance.
Photos are not edited, but colors may vary slightly in different lighting.
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