Description
Mollies are one of the most popular freshwater species in the aquarium trade and are perfect aquarium fish for beginners. Peaceful by nature, the molly is great for freshwater community tanks. They’re easy to care for and can adapt well to most standard tank setups. Mollies have been cross-bred a lot.
Coburg Aquarium stock a huge range of Live Molly Fish and Aquarium Products, delivered Australia Wide.
Note: Pictures examples of stock only. Assorted species supplied.
Features of Balloon Molly Fish :
- Balloon mollies are appropriately named for their bellies.
- Even when not pregnant, the belly takes on a round and bulbous shape.
- Like the sailfin, different colors of balloon mollies are available.
Balloon Molly Fish : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Balloon Molly Fish:
The balloon molly can be kept in a small aquarium with the minimum of 30 Liters. That tank size recommendation is suitable enough for up to four mollies. A larger tank is always appreciated to provide mollies some extra space.
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Tank Mate Compatibility:
The Balloon Molly is a very peaceful aquarium fish that can get along with a wide range of tank mates. They are great with a wide range of community aquarium fish however slower moving fish should be avoided as mollies may outcompete them. Great tank mates for Balloon Molly include:
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Balloon Molly Food :
The Balloon Molly is very easy to feed. They accept floating nano pellets or flakes due to its top dwelling behaviour. Live, Frozen food like Bloodworms, shrimp, and dried black worms can provide mollies with good protein and that will ensure optimal health. In Coburg Aquarium online, we stock a variety high quality fish food for your choice.
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Balloon Molly Fish Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filtration
One thing you will need is a strong filtration system since mollies are big waste producers. A small group can easily raise ammonia and nitrate levels to unhealthy levels. Choose a powerful filter that can hold a lot of biomedia. Additional internal or external sponge filters are great, too.
Here are some great ones to consider:
Plants for Balloon Molly Fish
They will enjoy plants in the aquarium with great options being ferns, Anubias, Pogostemon, and Vallisneria as these are large and denser growing plants and allow for great natural breeding grounds and placed for fry to grow.
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Decorations for Balloon Molly Fish
Balloon Mollies do very well with natural decor that mimics the tropical rivers they inhabit in the wild. This means adding plenty of places to seek shelter, such as Cove, Pipe, and Driftwoods.
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Lighting
Standard lighting system is fine. Mollies aren’t picky about lighting levels, but you do need lights to keep the plants healthy.
Substrate
A sand or gravel substrate would be fine for these fish. However, because mollies like alkaline or high ph environments a crushed coral or aragonite sand would be optimal.
A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.
