Dalmatian Lyretail Molly

Scientific Name: Poecilia sp. / Poecilia sphenops complex

The Dalmatian Lyretail Molly is a striking selectively bred livebearer known for its contrasting black-and-white spotted coloration and distinctive lyre-shaped tail. Each fish develops its own unique pattern of dark spots and patches, creating the Dalmatian appearance that makes this variety especially recognizable. The extended upper and lower portions of the tail add an elegant appearance compared with standard-fin mollies.

Dalmatian Lyretail Mollies are active, generally peaceful fish that work well in community aquariums with other species that appreciate similar water conditions. They thrive particularly well in hard, alkaline, mineral-rich water. Like other mollies, they are livebearers, meaning males and females kept together can readily reproduce and produce free-swimming fry.

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful / Active / Social
Adult Size: Approximately 3–5 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Temperature: 72–82°F
pH: 7.0–8.5
Diet: Omnivore

Recommended Setup: A mature, well-filtered aquarium with hard, alkaline, mineral-rich water, plenty of open swimming space, and live plants or other areas of cover. Feed a varied diet containing quality flakes or pellets, algae and vegetable-based foods, and occasional frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp. Mollies should not be maintained long-term in very soft, acidic water.

Please Note: Dalmatian Lyretail Mollies naturally vary in size, sex, black-and-white patterning, spot density, coloration, and fin development. The fish you receive may not look exactly like the individual pictured.

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