Dalmatian Molly (Poecilia sphenops)
Also known as Marbled Molly
The Dalmatian Molly is a striking and hardy livebearer known for its white body speckled with black spots—resembling the coat of a Dalmatian dog. These active, social fish are perfect for community tanks and adapt well to a range of water conditions, including slightly brackish setups. With their peaceful temperament and eye-catching pattern, Dalmatian Mollies make a great addition to beginner and experienced aquarists alike. They thrive in groups and are prolific breeders when kept in male-to-female ratios of 1:2 or more.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Community tanks
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Minimum Tank Size: 60 litres
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Temperature Range: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 7.0–8.5
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Recommended School Size: 3 or more (with more females than males)
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Compatibility: Peaceful; best with other community fish
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Max Size: 8–10 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.
