Sailfin Molly

Sailfin Molly

Poecilia velifera

Also known as: Yucatan Molly, Giant Sailfin Molly

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore

The largest molly species with males developing a spectacular oversized dorsal fin resembling a sail. Impressive display fish when fully grown.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

75–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

7.5–8.5
water acidity

Max Size

6"
15.2 cm

Lifespan

3–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs hard, alkaline water to thrive. Benefits from a small amount of aquarium salt. Males need space to develop full sailfin. Larger than common mollies.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, algae wafers, blanched vegetables, and spirulina. Needs significant vegetable matter in diet.

Compatible Tank Mates

Molly 4"

Use Caution With

Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" X-Ray Tetra 1.75" Flame Tetra 1.5" Emperor Tetra 2"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2"

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