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The '''Molly''' is a popular [[freshwater aquarium fish species]]. It is a member of the [[Poecilidae]] family and is therefore [[live-bearing aquarium fish|live-bearing]]. It prefers hard water and can withstand a surprising degree of [[salinity]]. Indeed, mollies can be habituated to full-strenghth sea-water and live in a marine aquarium if need be. Mollies are more herbivorous than most aquarium fish and have a tendency to consume aquarium plants/ |
The '''Molly''' (''Poecilia latipinna'') is a popular [[freshwater aquarium fish species]]. It is a member of the [[Poecilidae]] family and is therefore [[live-bearing aquarium fish|live-bearing]]. It prefers hard water and can withstand a surprising degree of [[salinity]]. Indeed, mollies can be habituated to full-strenghth sea-water and live in a marine aquarium if need be. Mollies are more herbivorous than most aquarium fish and have a tendency to consume aquarium plants/ |
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Revision as of 17:40, 18 January 2002
The Molly (Poecilia latipinna) is a popular freshwater aquarium fish species. It is a member of the Poecilidae family and is therefore live-bearing. It prefers hard water and can withstand a surprising degree of salinity. Indeed, mollies can be habituated to full-strenghth sea-water and live in a marine aquarium if need be. Mollies are more herbivorous than most aquarium fish and have a tendency to consume aquarium plants/
The species originates in the coastal areas of central America, on the Caribbean costline.