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| Family
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Poeciliidae |
| Common name
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Sailfin molly |
| Origin
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Yucatan |
| Adult size
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(cm) |
(inches) |
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12.7 |
5
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| Community tank?
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Yes, but the males can be aggressive towards each other. |
| Food
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Dried food, water fleas, mosquito larvae, algae, lettuce |
| Water
temperature
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22.5 to
26.5 ° C
(73 to 80 ° F), with a little added sea salt
(1 heaped teaspoonful per gallon of water).
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| Breeding
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Easy. Temperature 26.5 ° C (80 ° F).
Hard water preferred.
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| Additional
information
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An active and hardy species which prefers a well-planted tank with rockwork, and open water for swimming.
Males can be aggressive towards each other, and feature a very tall dorsal fin.
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