Gold Marble Balloon Molly (Poecilia sphenops)

Gold Marble Balloon Molly – Poecilia sphenops

Gold Marble Balloon Mollies are a colourful and eye-catching livebearer, admired for their unique rounded body shape and beautiful marbled mix of gold, black, white, and orange coloration. Their peaceful nature and active personality make them a fantastic addition to community aquariums.

These hardy fish are beginner friendly and highly adaptable, thriving in a wide range of aquarium setups. Gold Marble Balloon Mollies are constantly active and bring plenty of movement and personality to the tank.

What We Like About Gold Marble Balloon Mollies:

• Unique balloon body shape
• Stunning marbled gold coloration
• Peaceful and community friendly
• Hardy and beginner friendly
• Active and entertaining fish

Recommended Tank Parameters:

• Temperature: 24° – 28°C
• pH: 7.0 – 8.2
• KH: 10 – 25
• Minimum tank size: 60 litres

Fish Care Guidelines:

• Diet: High-quality flakes, algae-based foods, frozen and live foods
• Social Behaviour: Peaceful livebearer, best kept in groups
• Origin: Tank-bred variant of the Molly
• Average Adult Size: 5 – 7 cm
• Average Purchase Size: 2 – 4 cm

Gold Marble Balloon Mollies appreciate planted aquariums with open swimming space and benefit from a varied diet to maintain their colour and health. Like most livebearers, they are active breeders and may produce fry in a well-maintained aquarium.