Butler's Molly

Poecilia butleri

Familie : Poeciliidae

FischSüßwassermolly

Butler's Molly is a peaceful freshwater fish from Mexico, appreciated for its silvery coloration and ease of care.

IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet

Beschreibung

This molly has a robust, slightly compressed body. Males are smaller and have a gonopodium. Coloration is generally silvery with bluish reflections and sometimes black spots. Females are larger and rounder. It is an active fish that prefers hard, slightly alkaline water. It can tolerate slight salinity. It breeds easily, with females giving birth to live fry.

Lebensraum

Region :

Coastal rivers and lagoons of the Mexican Pacific

Verbreitung :

Empfohlene Parameter

Temperatur2428 °C
pH7.58.5
GH1530 °dGH
KH1020 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Pflege

Schwierigkeit
2/5
Ernährung
Allesfresser
Min. Aquarium
80 L
Min. Gruppe
4
Endgröße
6 cm
Lebenserwartung
3 Jahre
Wesen
Paisible
Vermehrung

Pflegehinweise

Minimum 80-liter tank. Temperature 24-28°C, pH 7.5-8.5, GH 15-30. Omnivorous, accepts flakes, algae, live foods. Adding aquarium salt (1 tsp per 20L) can be beneficial. Keep one male per two or three females. Compatible with other peaceful fish. Regular water changes. Ovoviviparous reproduction.

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