Description
Molly – Full Gold Balloon Roundtail (Pair)
The Full Gold Balloon Roundtail Molly is a beautiful ornamental freshwater fish, admired for its rich golden-yellow colouration, distinctive rounded body shape and attractive fan-shaped tail. This selectively bred Molly combines vibrant colour with a charming appearance and peaceful temperament, making it a popular addition to freshwater community aquariums. Sold in pairs, these eye-catching livebearers are perfect for aquarists looking to add a splash of golden colour to their aquarium.
Features of Full Gold Balloon Roundtail Molly
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Scientific name: Poecilia sphenops (selectively bred variety)
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Common name: Full Gold Balloon Roundtail Molly
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Origin: Selectively bred ornamental variety
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Adult size: Approximately 5–8 cm
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Temperament: Generally peaceful and active
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Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years
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Diet: Omnivorous
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Water temperature: 24–28°C
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pH: 7.0–8.5
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Social behaviour: Social livebearers, sold in pairs
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Breeding: Livebearing species
The best aquarium size for Full Gold Balloon Roundtail Molly
A minimum aquarium size of 75 litres is recommended for a pair, with larger aquariums preferred for community setups. These active fish appreciate stable water conditions, gentle water movement and plenty of open swimming space. Balloon Mollies have a compact body shape, so maintaining excellent water quality is particularly important.
Tank Mate Compatibility for Full Gold Balloon Roundtail Molly
These generally peaceful Mollies are suitable for community aquariums with similarly sized, non-aggressive fish. Suitable tank mates include:
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Guppies
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Platies
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Swordtails
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Corydoras Catfish
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Bristlenose Catfish
Avoid aggressive fin-nipping species and fish that require significantly different water conditions.
Diet for Full Gold Balloon Roundtail Molly
Full Gold Balloon Mollies are omnivores that thrive on a varied diet. Feed quality tropical flakes and micro-pellets supplemented with spirulina, blanched vegetables, brine shrimp and daphnia. Vegetable-based foods are particularly beneficial for supporting digestion, colouration and overall health.
Aquarium Setup Full Gold Balloon Roundtail Molly
Aquarium Filtration
Provide efficient biological and mechanical filtration with gentle to moderate water flow. Regular water changes help maintain excellent water quality.
Aquarium Plants
Live plants such as Java Fern, Anubias and Vallisneria provide shelter and natural grazing opportunities.
Aquarium Lighting
Moderate LED lighting helps showcase their vibrant golden-yellow colouration.
Aquarium Heating
Maintain a stable temperature between 24–28°C.
Aquarium Substrate
Fine gravel or sand is suitable, with darker substrates helping their golden colouration stand out.
Aquarium Decorations
Incorporate driftwood, smooth rocks and aquatic plants while maintaining plenty of open swimming space. Mollies generally appreciate moderately hard to hard, mineral-rich water.
