Mini Molly Care Guide
Poecilia chica
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Bioload Score
760
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (73–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 38L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Poecilia chica is an omnivore that does best on a varied diet emphasizing algae and other plant-based foods, supplemented with small meaty items like brine shrimp or daphnia. Standard fish flakes will cover a lot of their dietary needs.
Community Compatibility
Best kept with a peaceful community of other small fish.
Good to Know
Poecilia chica is the smallest of the “true mollies” and comes from a very limited native range in Jalisco, Mexico.
Gender Differences
Females are up to 50% larger than males, and males have more intense colors.
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