Description

Molly – Platinum Green Blackspot Crystal Eye Lyretail

This is a pair of fish (1 Male & 1 Female)

The Platinum Green Blackspot Crystal Eye Lyretail Molly is a stunning ornamental freshwater fish, admired for its unique combination of shimmering platinum-green colouration, distinctive black spotting, crystal-clear eyes and elegant lyre-shaped tail. This selectively bred Molly is a real standout in freshwater aquariums, combining beautiful finnage with an active and generally peaceful temperament. An excellent choice for aquarists looking to add colour, character and elegance to their community aquarium.

Features of Platinum Green Blackspot Crystal Eye Lyretail Molly

• Scientific name: Poecilia sphenops (selectively bred variety)
• Common name: Platinum Green Blackspot Crystal Eye Lyretail Molly
• Origin: Selectively bred ornamental variety
• Adult size: Approximately 6–10 cm
• Temperament: Generally peaceful and active
• Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years
• Diet: Omnivorous
• Water temperature: 24–28°C
• pH: 7.0–8.5
• Social behaviour: Social livebearers
• Breeding: Livebearing species

The best aquarium size for Platinum Green Blackspot Crystal Eye Lyretail Molly

A minimum aquarium size of 75 litres is recommended, with larger aquariums preferred for community setups. These active swimmers appreciate plenty of open swimming space, stable water conditions and suitable hiding areas. A spacious aquarium also allows their impressive lyretail fins to develop and display naturally.

Tank Mate Compatibility for Platinum Green Blackspot Crystal Eye Lyretail Molly

These peaceful Mollies are suitable for community aquariums with similarly sized, non-aggressive fish. Suitable tank mates include:

• Guppies
• Platies
• Swordtails
• Corydoras Catfish
• Bristlenose Catfish

Avoid aggressive fin-nipping species and fish that require significantly different water conditions.

Diet for Platinum Green Blackspot Crystal Eye Lyretail Molly

These 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 maintaining digestive health, colouration and overall condition.

Aquarium Setup Platinum Green Blackspot Crystal Eye Lyretail Molly

Aquarium Filtration

Provide efficient biological filtration and 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 platinum-green colouration and distinctive black markings.

Aquarium Heating

Maintain a stable temperature between 24–28°C.

Aquarium Substrate

Fine gravel or sand is suitable, with darker substrates helping their lighter 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.