Tangerine Lyretail Molly

Scientific Name: Poecilia sp.

The Tangerine Lyretail Molly is a colorful selectively bred livebearer known for its vibrant orange to tangerine coloration and distinctive lyre-shaped tail. The extended upper and lower portions of the caudal fin give this variety an elegant appearance, while its bright coloration makes it an eye-catching addition to planted and peaceful freshwater community aquariums.

Tangerine Lyretail Mollies are active, social fish that spend much of their time exploring the middle and upper areas of the aquarium. They are generally peaceful and work well with other community fish that appreciate similar water conditions. Like other mollies, they are livebearers, meaning males and females kept together can readily reproduce and produce live fry.

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful / Active / Social
Adult Size: Approximately 3–5 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Temperature: 72–82°F
pH: 7.0–8.3
Diet: Omnivore

Recommended Setup: A mature, well-filtered aquarium with hard, alkaline, mineral-rich water, live plants or other areas of cover, and plenty of open swimming space. Feed a varied diet of quality flakes or pellets with a strong vegetable component, supplemented with algae-based foods and occasional frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp. Avoid aggressive or persistent fin-nipping tank mates that may damage the extended lyretail fins.

Please Note: Tangerine Lyretail Mollies naturally vary in size, sex, orange coloration, color intensity, body shape, and fin development. The fish you receive may not look exactly like the individual pictured.

All livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.