{"product_id":"gold-black-lyretail-molly-poecilia-latipinna","title":"Gold Black Lyretail Molly - Poecilia latipinna","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1reoucn\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eGold Black Lyretail Molly – \u003cem data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"636\"\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eGold Black Lyretail Molly\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking livebearer combining bright gold colour, contrasting black markings and an ornamental lyre-shaped tail. As a fancy strain listed under \u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"856\"\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/strong\u003e, it should be treated as a Sailfin Molly-type fish that needs more space, harder water and cleaner conditions than many smaller community livebearers. Peaceful, active and eye-catching, it is a good choice for hard-water community aquariums, livebearer displays and planted tanks with stable mineral-rich water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18rclky\" data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Black Lyretail Molly\u003cbr data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold and Black Molly, Gold Black Sailfin Molly, Lyretail Molly, Sailfin Molly, Fancy Molly\u003cbr data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Livebearer \/ Molly\u003cbr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater; tolerant of slightly brackish conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13oemwk\" data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eWild \u003cem data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e is native to North America, from the Cape Fear drainage in North Carolina, USA, south to Veracruz, Mexico. It occurs in still or gently flowing warm water, including small creeks, drains, ponds, lakes, sloughs, vegetated backwaters, tidal ditches and brackish canals. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eThe Gold Black Lyretail form is a domesticated aquarium strain, so it should be managed for the species’ general needs: warm, clean, alkaline, mineral-rich water with open swimming room and plant or algae-based foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k4fj4a\" data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003eThis strain usually shows a gold to yellow-gold base colour with black patches, speckling or darker tail and fin markings. The lyretail form has extended upper and lower rays on the caudal fin, giving the tail a forked, decorative shape. Males are slimmer and have a gonopodium; Sailfin Molly-type males may also develop a larger dorsal fin, though fin size varies between domestic lines. Females are larger and fuller-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003eAdults commonly reach around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e8–12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in aquariums, with large Sailfin Molly-type fish capable of growing bigger. FishBase lists \u003cem data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003ePoecilia latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e at up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003e15 cm TL\u003c\/strong\u003e for males or unsexed fish and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e10 cm TL\u003c\/strong\u003e for females. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zee6g1\" data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003eThis is a good fish for peaceful hard-water communities, planted livebearer aquariums and mixed molly displays. It needs clean water, steady mineral content, open swimming space and gentle to moderate flow. Because lyretail finnage can be more delicate than standard fins, avoid rough or nippy tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003eIt is not suitable for soft acidic aquariums, small nano tanks, aggressive predator setups or neglected tanks with unstable water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jzuw08\" data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3309\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003eA practical minimum is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003e120 litres for a small group\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3394\"\u003e150 litres or more\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred for mixed-sex groups, larger males or community aquariums. A tank length of at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3499\"\u003e90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended, as Sailfin Molly-type fish are active and can be larger than standard short-fin mollies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pl4gsq\" data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3626\"\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3661\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2–8.5\u003cbr data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3685\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard to very hard preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3737\"\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mollies should be kept in mineral-rich, alkaline water. Seriously Fish states that \u003cem data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3835\"\u003eP. latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e must be maintained in moderately hard or harder water with a basic pH, as it weakens quickly in soft or acidic conditions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Salt is not essential if the aquarium already provides good hard freshwater, but this species naturally tolerates brackish habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3rlnm7\" data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4159\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4182\"\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4201\" data-end=\"4472\"\u003eGold Black Lyretail Mollies are peaceful but active community fish. Suitable tank mates include other mollies, platies, swordtails, peaceful rainbowfish, larger danios, peaceful barbs, bristlenose plecs and other community fish that enjoy hard, neutral to alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4474\" data-end=\"4837\"\u003eAvoid soft-water species that require acidic conditions, large predators, aggressive cichlids, persistent fin-nippers and very tiny fish or shrimp that may be harassed or outcompeted. Keep in groups, ideally with \u003cstrong data-start=\"4687\" data-end=\"4722\"\u003eone male to two or more females\u003c\/strong\u003e if mixed sexes are kept, as males can chase females. Male-only groups can also work in spacious display aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ah6yd9\" data-start=\"4839\" data-end=\"4850\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4851\" data-end=\"5337\"\u003eGold Black Lyretail Mollies are omnivores with a strong need for vegetable and algae-based foods. Offer quality livebearer flakes, spirulina flakes, algae wafers and small granules as the staple diet. Supplement with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brineshrimp, cyclops, mosquito larvae and occasional bloodworm. FishBase records wild \u003cem data-start=\"5192\" data-end=\"5206\"\u003eP. latipinna\u003c\/em\u003e as feeding mainly on algae, with additional rotifers, small crustaceans and aquatic insects. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2vr35r\" data-start=\"5339\" data-end=\"5368\"\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5369\" data-end=\"5716\"\u003eThis is an active upper and midwater livebearer that grazes throughout the day on plants, décor and algae films. Males display to females and rivals, especially where dorsal and tail finnage is well developed. Females give birth to free-swimming fry rather than laying eggs, and young may survive in planted aquariums if enough cover is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gyou4p\" data-start=\"5718\" data-end=\"5732\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5733\" data-end=\"6236\"\u003eKeep in stable, mature water with good mineral content, strong filtration and regular water changes. Avoid overcrowding, as mollies are sensitive to poor water quality and can show stress quickly in unsuitable conditions. Provide plant cover and line-of-sight breaks, while leaving open swimming space. A secure lid is recommended, as active livebearers may jump. If breeding is not wanted, keep males only or have a plan for fry. Do not mix strains if you want to preserve the Gold Black Lyretail form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"iot6fl\" data-start=\"6238\" data-end=\"6257\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6258\" data-end=\"6282\"\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c7763y\" data-start=\"6284\" data-end=\"6300\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6301\" data-end=\"6349\"\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Captive-bred fancy strain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x39ni3\" data-start=\"6351\" data-end=\"6371\"\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6372\" data-end=\"6607\"\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Natural variation in size, colour, black coverage, gold intensity, fin shape and tail extension can occur between individual fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warehouse Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":43684215029834,"sku":"AG-103015","price":3.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":43684215062602,"sku":"AG-103016","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":43684215095370,"sku":"AG-103017","price":4.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/1877\/2298\/files\/GoldBlackLyretailMolly-Poecilialatipinna.jpg?v=1781017410","url":"https:\/\/warehouse-aquatics.co.uk\/products\/gold-black-lyretail-molly-poecilia-latipinna","provider":"Warehouse Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}