Butler's Molly

Poecilia butleri

Família : Poeciliidae

PeixeÁgua docemolly

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

Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante

Descrição

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.

Habitat

Região :

Coastal rivers and lagoons of the Mexican Pacific

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH7.58.5
GH1530 °dGH
KH1020 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Cuidados

Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Aquário mín.
80 L
Grupo mín.
4
Tamanho adulto
6 cm
Esperança de vida
3 anos
Temperamento
Paisible
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

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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