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Silver Mollies
From Danaqua Live Fish & More

Silver Mollies

Silver Mollies are a popular and peaceful freshwater fish known for their shimmering silver coloration and livebearing nature. They are relatively hardy and adaptable, making them a good choice for beginner aquarists. Silver Mollies are often found in community tanks, where they coexist well with other peaceful fish.

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Tank-Mate Compatibility

Compatibility data for Molly (Poecilia sphenops)

Temperature

7282°F

pH Range

78.5

Min Tank Size

20 gal

Temperament

peaceful

All Species Compatibility

Compatible

Neon Tetra

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Guppy

Both livebearers, similar water parameters.

Caution

Betta

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Compatible

Corydoras

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Caution

Angelfish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Compatible

Platy

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Swordtail

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Cherry Barb

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Harlequin Rasbora

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Dwarf Gourami

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Bristlenose Pleco

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Otocinclus

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Cherry Shrimp

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Amano Shrimp

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Nerite Snail

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Mystery Snail

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Caution

Tiger Barb

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Compatible

Danio

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Rainbowfish

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Clown Loach

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Caution

African Cichlid

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

American Cichlid

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Knifefish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Compatible

Goldfish

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Caution

Puffer

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Compatible

Catfish

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

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