{"product_id":"assorted-balloon-molly-poecilia-sp","title":"Assorted Balloon Molly (Poecilia sp.)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAssorted Balloon Molly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAssorted Balloon Molly\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePoecilia\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is a colourful and lively freshwater fish known for its distinctive rounded body shape and friendly, active personality. Available in a variety of colours and patterns, these eye-catching livebearers make a great addition to peaceful community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalloon Mollies are selectively bred for their shorter, rounded body shape and can come in a wide range of colours including black, white, gold, orange, dalmatian, and mixed patterns. As these are sold as assorted, each fish will have its own unique appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are social, active fish that enjoy exploring all levels of the aquarium. They are generally peaceful and can be kept alongside other community species such as Platies, Swordtails, Corydoras, peaceful Gouramis, and other similarly sized fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalloon Mollies are omnivorous and should be offered a varied diet. A quality tropical flake or pellet makes a great staple, supplemented with vegetable-based foods and occasional frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a fantastic assortment of colours and patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique rounded \"balloon\" body shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive and entertaining personality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and relatively easy to care for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLivebearers that can readily reproduce in the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat choice for adding colour and movement to your tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Tank Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moderately hard to hard water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants and open swimming areas are recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and active\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Social; best kept with other peaceful community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Livebearer and readily breeds in suitable aquarium conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These fish are sold as \u003cstrong\u003eAssorted Balloon Mollies\u003c\/strong\u003e. Colours, patterns, size, and appearance will vary between individual fish. Sample photos are for reference only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Fin Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44049984225354,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/4436\/3338\/files\/assortedballoonmolly.jpg?v=1786439144","url":"https:\/\/www.topfinaquatics.co.nz\/products\/assorted-balloon-molly-poecilia-sp","provider":"Top Fin Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}