Detailed Information About the Balloon Molly Aquarium Fish

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Brief Overview

The Balloon Molly Tropical Aquarium Fish is primarily two things: Plump, and Hungry! These fish actively pursue any edible substance in the tank, including smaller fish. They may not EAT the smaller fish, but they do get nippy. These fish will wobble/swim around your tank in a kind of cute, awkward way. Balloon Mollies do well in schools of three at the very least and should be fed flake food alternatives to better suite their virulent appetites such as Blood Worms, Tubifex worms, or brine shrimp in one of their many forms. Some quality tank mates for this fish would be Black Neon Tetra, Black Molly. Plecostomus, or Platies.

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Detailed Information

In the wild the Balloon Molly Tropical Aquarium Fish can be found in the Gulf of Mexico. It is an omnivorous fish that will eat plant matter and algae from your tank, as well as a hearty diet of meatier foods. Like all Mollies these fish can adapt to different saline levels and can even be slowly acclimated to full salt.

Physical description

Physically the Balloon Molly really live up to its name. It has a slightly arched spine allowing for a BIG balloon-like belly. It has proportionately large eyes and a gaping, hungry mouth. The female of the species has a pointed anal fin and the female has a rounded one. These fish can grow up to 2.5 inches long and can come in a variety of colors from all white to all black, and even a few in-between.

In the aquarium

Your Balloon Molly Tropical Aquarium Fish tank will vary in size depending on how many total you have. A definite benchmark, though, is an absolute minimum of 25 gallons as these fish like to swim around a LOT. Make certain you have your aquarium heavily planted for this fish. Hiding places are a must and optimal temperature range is 75 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

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