{"title":"Livebearers","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuppies, endlers, mollies, platies and swordtails — colourful, active livebearers that are ideal for beginners and breeders alike. Easy to keep in most community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koi-tuxedo-guppy-female-poecilia-reticulata","title":"Koi Tuxedo Guppy Female | Poecilia reticulata","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Koi Tuxedo Guppy female combines the red-and-white koi palette with the \"tuxedo\" trait — a dark, solid-coloured rear half that contrasts sharply with a paler front. She is a hardy, peaceful livebearer of around 5–6 cm, easy to keep and ideal for anyone wanting to breed this striking designer strain. Guppies are among the most beginner-friendly fish in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild guppies come from freshwater streams, ditches, ponds and coastal lowlands of north-eastern South America, including Trinidad, Venezuela and the Guianas. They favour warm, often hard and alkaline water with plenty of plant cover, and modern colour strains like the koi tuxedo are entirely captive-bred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tuxedo pattern gives a dark, dense block of colour over the back half of the body and fins, set against a lighter front and the red-orange-white koi markings. Females are larger and fuller-bodied than males with shorter fins, and show a dark gravid spot when carrying young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, sociable and active. Keep several together, ideally with more females than males, and they mix well with other calm community species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Feed a good-quality flake or micro-pellet as a staple plus frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworm, with occasional vegetable matter. Variety supports colour, condition and healthy fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and forgiving, suiting a tank from around 40 litres upward with gentle filtration and some planting. They do best in medium-hard to hard, slightly alkaline water, so most Australian tap water suits them well. Keep conditions clean and stable with regular partial water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuppies are prolific livebearers — a female can give birth to free-swimming fry roughly every four weeks and store sperm for several broods. Provide dense planting or a breeding trap to protect fry, as adults readily eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuppy (Koi Tuxedo, female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth-eastern South America; captive-bred ornamental strain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 cm (females)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (flake, micro-pellet, frozen and live foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–30 dGH (medium-hard to hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful community and planted aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther livebearers (mollies, platies, endlers), small peaceful tetras and rasboras, Corydoras, Otocinclus, bristlenose catfish, and snails and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFin-nippers such as tiger barbs and some tetras, aggressive or large cichlids, and boisterous fish that will outcompete or harass them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232789053731,"sku":"AA2160","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232789086499,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"assorted-molly-poecilia-sphenops","title":"Assorted Molly | Poecilia sphenops","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSociable, hardy and full of personality, Mollies are easygoing livebearers that thrive in harder, slightly mineral-rich water. This assorted listing offers a mix of colours and short-finned forms. They graze algae happily, breed with ease and reach around 8–10 cm, making a cheerful, active staple for the community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoecilia sphenops ranges through the fresh and brackish coastal waters of Central America and Mexico, from streams and ditches to estuaries, where the water is typically hard, warm and mineral-rich. This adaptable livebearer even tolerates brackish conditions. A warm, well-planted tank with hard, alkaline water and some open swimming space suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA sturdy, rounded-bodied livebearer in this assorted mix of colours — black, silver, dalmatian, gold and marbled forms. Males are slimmer with a pointed gonopodium (modified anal fin) used in breeding; females are noticeably fuller-bodied, especially when carrying young. Colour deepens with maturity and a good, varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, though active and occasionally a little nippy, so they suit a lively community rather than very timid or long-finned tankmates. Males can pester females, so keep two or more females per male to spread attention. They mix well with other livebearers and robust community fish that enjoy the same hard, warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a strong appetite for vegetable matter and algae. Offer a quality flake or pellet alongside blanched vegetables, spirulina and occasional frozen foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp. A diet rich in greens keeps mollies healthy and helps prevent digestive problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L for a small group. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 7.5–8.5 and hard water, around GH 15–30; mollies dislike soft, acidic water and are prone to the 'shimmies' when kept in unsuitable conditions. Some keepers add a little aquarium salt, though it is not essential in hard water. Plant safe, and a happy grazer of soft algae.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA prolific livebearer that breeds readily with no intervention. Females give birth to broods of fully formed, free-swimming fry every four to six weeks. Provide dense planting or a breeding box, as adults will eat fry; the young grow quickly on crushed flake and baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoecilia sphenops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolly (assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America and Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 8–10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, pellets, vegetables, algae, frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard, around 15–30 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater; tolerates light brackish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-water community and planted aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other livebearers such as platies, swordtails and guppies, plus peaceful hard-water community fish like rainbowfish, larger tetras and corydoras.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with fin-nippers, very timid or long-finned fish, and soft-water species that need acidic conditions. 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This assorted listing offers a mix of colours and patterns, and at around 4–6 cm they suit tanks of almost any size.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eXiphophorus maculatus is native to the warm, slow-moving fresh waters of Central America and southern Mexico, from ditches and canals to weedy streams, where the water tends to be hard and slightly alkaline. A warm, planted tank with some open swimming space and hard water suits it perfectly, and it is very adaptable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA small, stocky, rounded-tailed livebearer selectively bred into a rainbow of colours and patterns — red, sunset, blue, wagtail, tuxedo, Mickey Mouse and more, all represented in this assorted group. Males are slimmer with a pointed gonopodium; females are fuller-bodied and grow a little larger. Colour develops well with a good, varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eVery peaceful, active and sociable, making an ideal community fish. Males can pester females, so keep two or more females per male to spread attention. Platies mix beautifully with other livebearers and small, peaceful community fish that enjoy the same hard, warm water. They are confident and rarely bother anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easygoing omnivore that takes quality flake and micro pellets readily, and appreciates vegetable matter, algae and occasional frozen foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. A varied diet with some greens keeps them colourful and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 40 L for a small group, with 60 L or larger better. Keep temperature at 21–27 °C, pH 7.0–8.2 and moderately hard to hard water, around GH 10–28. They are hardy and forgiving, making them ideal for beginners, but appreciate stable water and regular changes. Plant safe and happy in a planted community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA prolific livebearer that breeds effortlessly. Females deliver broods of fully formed, free-swimming fry every four to six weeks. Provide dense planting or a breeding box, as adults will eat fry; the young grow quickly on crushed flake and baby brine shrimp, and mixed groups will soon produce a self-sustaining population.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaty (assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America and Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 4–6 cm (females a little larger)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, micro pellets, vegetables, frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to hard, around 10–28 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-water community and planted aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other livebearers such as mollies, swordtails and guppies, plus peaceful community fish like small tetras, rasboras, corydoras and peaceful gouramis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with fin-nippers, large or aggressive fish, and soft-water species that need acidic conditions. 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This assorted listing offers a mix of colours, and at around 10–14 cm (including the male's sword) it makes a spirited addition to a roomy community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eXiphophorus hellerii is native to the fast, warm, well-vegetated streams and rivers of Central America, from Mexico to Honduras, where the water is typically hard and slightly alkaline. It is an active swimmer that appreciates flow and open space. A warm, planted tank with hard water and room to move suits it well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA robust, elongated livebearer, the male finished with the distinctive sword extending from the lower tail. This assorted group comes in a range of colours — red, green, pineapple, tuxedo and wagtail among them. Males are slimmer with the sword and a gonopodium; females are fuller-bodied and larger. Colour and the sword develop as males mature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable but active, and dominant males can spar with one another or pester females, so keep either a single male or a group with several females per male. It mixes well with other livebearers and robust, similarly active community fish that share its hard, warm water. Very timid or long-finned tankmates are less suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that takes quality flake and pellets readily, and benefits from vegetable matter, algae and occasional frozen foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. A varied diet with some greens keeps swordtails colourful and in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L, with a longer tank preferred for these active swimmers, and a secure lid as they can jump. Keep temperature at 22–28 °C, pH 7.0–8.2 and moderately hard to hard water, around GH 10–30. They are hardy and forgiving but appreciate stable water and regular changes. Plant safe and a good grazer of soft algae.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA prolific livebearer that breeds with ease. Females deliver broods of fully formed, free-swimming fry every four to six weeks. Provide dense planting or a breeding box, as adults will eat fry; the young grow quickly on crushed flake and baby brine shrimp, and mixed groups soon build a self-sustaining population.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwordtail (assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America (Mexico to Honduras)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 10–14 cm (males including sword; females fuller-bodied)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, pellets, vegetables, algae, frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to hard, around 10–30 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-water community and planted aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other livebearers such as platies, mollies and guppies, plus peaceful, robust community fish like rainbowfish, larger tetras, corydoras and peaceful barbs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with fin-nippers, very timid or long-finned fish, and soft-water species that need acidic conditions. 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Sociable, hardy and full of personality, it thrives in harder, mineral-rich water and grazes algae happily. Reaching around 6–8 cm, it is a cheerful livebearer, though its exaggerated body makes it a little more delicate than a standard molly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoecilia sphenops ranges through the fresh and brackish coastal waters of Central America and Mexico, from streams and ditches to estuaries, where the water is typically hard, warm and mineral-rich. The Balloon Molly is an aquarium-developed form of this adaptable livebearer. A warm, well-planted tank with hard, alkaline water and open swimming space suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Balloon Molly has a dramatically shortened, deep and rounded belly created by selective breeding, giving it a distinctive pot-bellied outline. It comes in the usual molly colours — black, silver, dalmatian, gold and marbled. Males are slimmer with a pointed gonopodium; females are even rounder, especially when carrying young.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, though its rounded body makes it a slower swimmer than a standard molly, so it suits calm rather than boisterous or nippy tankmates. Males can pester females, so keep two or more females per male. It mixes well with other livebearers and gentle community fish that enjoy the same hard, warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a strong appetite for vegetable matter and algae. Offer a quality flake or pellet alongside blanched vegetables, spirulina and occasional frozen foods. A diet rich in greens is especially important for balloon forms, whose compressed body makes them prone to digestive and swim-bladder trouble if overfed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L for a small group. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 7.5–8.5 and hard water, around GH 15–30; mollies dislike soft, acidic water and are prone to the 'shimmies' in unsuitable conditions. The balloon form is a little more delicate, so stable, clean, warm water matters. Plant safe and a happy grazer of soft algae.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA prolific livebearer that breeds readily. Females give birth to broods of fully formed, free-swimming fry every four to six weeks. Provide dense planting or a breeding box, as adults will eat fry; the young grow quickly on crushed flake and baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoecilia sphenops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalloon Molly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine-bred; wild form from Central America and Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, pellets, vegetables, algae, frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard, around 15–30 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater; tolerates light brackish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-water community and planted aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other livebearers such as platies, swordtails and guppies, plus peaceful hard-water community fish like rainbowfish, larger tetras and corydoras.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with fin-nippers, fast boisterous fish, and soft-water species that need acidic conditions. 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These waters are typically mineral-rich, alkaline and densely vegetated, warm year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemales are larger, silvery and rounded with little colour, built for carrying broods of fry. Males are the showpieces, tiny and dazzling with iridescent green, neon orange and jet-black markings. Because Endlers hybridise readily with guppies, keeping pure stock relies on clean, separated lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, active and very social, perfect for a gentle community or a dedicated Endler tank. They are constantly on the move and never aggressive. Keep them in groups; a few males to more females works well and reduces pestering of individual females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Feed good-quality flake and micro-pellets as a staple, with regular small live and frozen foods such as baby brine shrimp and daphnia, plus some algae or vegetable content for a balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly, thriving in warm, hard, neutral-to-alkaline water. A mature, planted tank with gentle filtration suits them perfectly. They are sensitive to poor water quality despite their toughness, so keep up regular water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prolific livebearer — females give birth to broods of free-swimming fry every few weeks with no special encouragement. Plenty of dense planting lets some fry survive in the main tank, and a mixed-sex group will quickly build into a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoecilia wingei\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEndler's Livebearer (female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth-eastern Venezuela\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemales around 4 cm (males around 2.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–25 dGH (hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community and nano aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther small, peaceful community fish such as small rasboras, tetras, corydoras, otocinclus and shrimp, plus other livebearers that share hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger or aggressive fish, fin-nippers, and anything big enough to eat a tiny fish or its fry. Avoid keeping with guppies if you want to maintain pure Endler stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232789414179,"sku":"AA1441","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"endler-male-poecilia-wingei","title":"Endler Male | Poecilia wingei","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wild cousin of the guppy in miniature, the Endler is a living jewel — tiny males blaze with metallic green, neon orange and jet-black on a restless little body, pure colour in constant motion. Hardy, peaceful and perfect for the planted nano, this listing is for the dazzling males.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to warm, hard, weedy coastal lagoons and ponds in the Paria Peninsula region of north-eastern Venezuela. These waters are typically mineral-rich, alkaline and densely vegetated, warm year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are tiny, slim and spectacular, patterned in iridescent green, fiery orange, black and metallic blue that varies from fish to fish. They stay under about 2.5 cm and never lose their brilliance. Females, by contrast, are larger, silvery and plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, active and very social, ideal for a gentle community or a dedicated Endler tank. They are constantly on the move and never aggressive. Males display to each other and to females harmlessly; keeping them in a group looks best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Feed good-quality flake and micro-pellets as a staple, with regular small live and frozen foods such as baby brine shrimp and daphnia, plus some algae or vegetable content for a balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly, thriving in warm, hard, neutral-to-alkaline water. A mature, planted tank with gentle filtration suits them perfectly. They are sensitive to poor water quality despite their toughness, so keep up regular water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prolific livebearer. Add females and they will breed readily, producing broods of free-swimming fry every few weeks. Dense planting lets some fry survive in the main tank, and a mixed-sex group quickly builds into a colony. Note Endlers hybridise readily with guppies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoecilia wingei\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEndler's Livebearer (male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth-eastern Venezuela\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales around 2.5 cm (females around 4 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–25 dGH (hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community and nano aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther small, peaceful community fish such as small rasboras, tetras, corydoras, otocinclus and shrimp, plus other livebearers that share hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger or aggressive fish, fin-nippers, and anything big enough to eat a tiny fish or its fry. 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Hardy, peaceful and forgiving, they are a perfect first community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to warm, hard, often alkaline fresh and brackish waters of north-eastern South America and nearby islands, and now introduced worldwide. Wild guppies inhabit weedy streams, ditches and ponds, and are wonderfully adaptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemales are larger and fuller-bodied, reaching around 6 cm, usually silvery with a splash of colour in the tail. The fancy strains still show plenty of colour and flowing fins, though males remain the flashier sex. A gravid spot near the vent indicates a female carrying young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, lively and endlessly cheerful, ideal for a gentle community. They are never aggressive, though long fins can tempt fin-nippers. Keep them in groups and they will happily go about their business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Feed quality flake and micro-pellets as a staple, with regular small live and frozen foods and some vegetable or algae content for a balanced diet and good colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly in warm, hard, neutral-to-alkaline water. A mature planted tank with gentle filtration suits them well. Despite their reputation for toughness, modern fancy guppies do best with clean, stable water and regular water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prolific livebearer. Females store sperm and produce broods of free-swimming fry every few weeks, often already pregnant on arrival. Dense planting lets some fry survive in the main tank; a mixed-sex group will quickly multiply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFancy Guppy (female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth-eastern South America (worldwide in the hobby)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemales around 6 cm (males around 3–4 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–25 dGH (hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater; tolerates slightly brackish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther small, peaceful community fish such as small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, otocinclus, other livebearers and dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFin-nippers such as some barbs, and larger or aggressive fish that will bully or eat them. 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This listing is for the flashier, more colourful males.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to warm, hard, often alkaline fresh and brackish waters of north-eastern South America and nearby islands, and now introduced worldwide. Wild guppies inhabit weedy streams, ditches and ponds, and are wonderfully adaptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are smaller and slimmer, reaching around 3–4 cm, but carry the dazzling colour and large, flowing tails the hobby prizes — every strain a different pattern of reds, blues, greens and metallics. Their finnage and brilliance make them living jewels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, lively and endlessly cheerful, ideal for a gentle community. They are never aggressive, though their long fins can tempt fin-nippers. In male-only groups they display constantly to one another without harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Feed quality flake and micro-pellets as a staple, with regular small live and frozen foods and some vegetable or algae content for a balanced diet and good colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly in warm, hard, neutral-to-alkaline water. A mature planted tank with gentle filtration suits them well. Despite their reputation for toughness, modern fancy guppies do best with clean, stable water and regular water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prolific livebearer. Add females and they will breed readily, with females producing broods of free-swimming fry every few weeks. 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Males reach around 10–15 cm including that spectacular fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the coastal fresh and brackish waters of the south-eastern United States and Mexico, the Sailfin Molly lives in slow streams, marshes, ditches and estuaries. The water is typically hard, alkaline and mineral-rich, often with a touch of salt, and thick with algae and vegetation for grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA robust, deep-bodied livebearer available in wild silver-olive as well as many aquarium colour forms. Males are the show-stoppers, sporting a large, high dorsal fin edged and spotted with iridescence, which they raise to court females and impress rivals. Males reach roughly 10–15 cm; females are plainer and finned normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and community-friendly, though males can spar and chase females persistently, so keep more females than males. It mixes well with other hard-water fish that enjoy similar conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a strong grazing habit. Provide a vegetable- or spirulina-rich flake or pellet and algae wafers as the staple, with occasional frozen or live foods. Plenty of plant matter and natural algae grazing keeps it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to keep, but it does best in hard, alkaline, mineral-rich water — soft or acidic conditions cause problems over time. Some keepers add a little aquarium salt, though it is not essential in suitably hard water. 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Hardy, peaceful and a lively addition to any nano or community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to a very restricted range around Laguna de Patos and Cumaná in Venezuela, where it inhabits shallow, warm, mineral-rich lagoons and streams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tuxedo form pairs a solid black \"tuxedo\" patch along the flank with the species' signature metallic green, orange and black spotting, all on a tiny, torpedo-shaped body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and active, Endlers do best in a colony of their own kind and make excellent additions to peaceful community and nano tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore - takes flake, micro pellets, and readily grazes on algae and micro-organisms in a mature tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery hardy and undemanding, though prefers harder, more alkaline water than many community fish - take care with tankmates that need soft water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely prolific livebearer - females produce a new batch of fry roughly every 23-24 days, so numbers can climb quickly in a community tank without predators to keep fry numbers in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoecilia wingei\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEndler's Livebearer (Tuxedo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaguna de Patos \u0026amp; Cumaná, Venezuela\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4cm (males); females slightly larger, to 5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful, active, community-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60+ litres for a colony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0-8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-25 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity tanks, beginners, nano tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful livebearers, small tetras, corydoras, shrimp, and other calm community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFin-nippers, large or predatory fish, and soft-water specialists that clash with the Endler's preference for harder, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232789741859,"sku":"BA8952","price":10.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Tuxedo_Endler_Male_b5b362d4-db84-4745-b5f3-b5de51974678.jpg?v=1781697917"},{"product_id":"gold-molly-poecilia-sphenops","title":"Gold Molly | Poecilia sphenops","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Molly is a hardy, sociable livebearer glowing in warm, solid gold. Easygoing and endlessly cheerful, it grows to around 8–10 cm and thrives in harder, slightly mineral-rich water. Mollies graze algae happily and breed with ease, making them a bright, forgiving staple of the community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMollies come from the fresh and brackish coastal streams, ditches and estuaries of Central America and southern Mexico. These waters are typically hard, alkaline and mineral-rich, and wild fish frequently move between fresh and lightly brackish stretches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stocky, well-rounded body in warm metallic gold, finished with a broad fan tail. Males are slimmer with a pointed gonopodium, while females grow larger and rounder, particularly when carrying young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and community-minded, if a little bold at dinner time. Males court females persistently, so keep at least two females per male to ease the pressure. Best kept in a relaxed group in a spacious tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that leans herbivorous, constantly grazing soft algae. Feed a vegetable-rich flake or pellet, with blanched greens, spirulina and the occasional frozen treat to round out the diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMollies require hard, alkaline water and react badly to soft water and poor quality, which can bring on \"the shimmies.\" Keep the water warm, stable and well filtered, remineralise if your supply is soft, and perform regular water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA very productive livebearer. Females release batches of live, free-swimming fry every four to six weeks and can store sperm for successive broods. 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Bombproof, easy to breed and endlessly active, it's one of the best first fish for a new community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Xiphophorus variatus come from fast-flowing streams and rivers in eastern Mexico, where they inhabit hard, mineral-rich water among dense marginal vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep-bodied, rounded livebearer with an exaggerated, sail-like dorsal fin in this Highfin form, showing warm orange-to-yellow \"sunrise\" colouring, often with darker highlights on the fins and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, at its best in a community with a few females for every male, since males can pester females persistently when outnumbered the other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore - a good quality flake or micro-pellet as a staple, supplemented with algae wafers, blanched vegetables and the occasional live or frozen treat like daphnia or brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds hard, alkaline water to thrive long-term - unlike many tropicals it will struggle in soft, acidic conditions. 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The Red and White \"Mickey Mouse\" form shows a red body with a playful three-spot marking at the tail base that looks like a cartoon mouse. Peaceful, active and quick to breed, these little fish reach around 4–6 cm and bring instant colour and movement to any community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eXiphophorus maculatus originates in the warm, slow-moving rivers, ditches and warm springs of eastern Central America, from Mexico to Belize and Guatemala. It lives in vegetated, hard, slightly alkaline water, and today's aquarium platies are hardy tank-bred fish selectively developed for colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA small, chunky-bodied livebearer. This variety shows a red and white body with the distinctive \"Mickey Mouse\" three-spot pattern at the base of the tail. 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Keep temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 7.0–8.2 and GH moderately hard to hard, around 10–25. They appreciate clean, well-filtered water with some planting and open swimming space, and are fully plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaties are prolific livebearers that breed with almost no encouragement, the female giving birth to broods of live young every four to six weeks. Adults will eat their own fry, so provide dense planting or a breeding trap if you want to raise them. 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It grazes algae happily, breeds with ease and thrives in harder, mineral-rich water, making it a cheerful staple of the community tank at around 8–10 cm (larger females reaching a little more).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Silver Molly is a colour form of Poecilia sphenops, a widespread livebearer of Central America and northern South America. In the wild it lives in warm, hard, often mineral-rich fresh and slightly brackish waters — coastal streams, ditches, lagoons and vegetated margins — grazing algae in the sunlit shallows.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA robust, slightly stocky body carries a clean, bright silver sheen. Males are smaller and slimmer with a rod-like gonopodium (modified anal fin), while females are larger and fuller-bodied. 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Mollies need hard, alkaline water — pH 7.5–8.5, GH high — kept at 24–28 °C, with strong filtration and good oxygenation. Soft or acidic water weakens them, often shown by shimmying and clamped fins. It is generally plant safe, preferring to graze algae.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA prolific livebearer. Females deliver broods of free-swimming fry roughly every four to six weeks and can store sperm for several successive broods. Provide dense or floating plants for the fry to hide in, as adults will eat them. 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Males are the showy sex — small at just 3–4 cm but endlessly active, colourful and easy to keep, making them one of the best beginner fish going. They are peaceful, adaptable livebearers that thrive in a lively community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild guppies come from freshwater streams, ditches, ponds and coastal lowlands of north-eastern South America, including Trinidad, Venezuela and the Guianas. They favour warm, often hard and alkaline water with plenty of plant cover, and modern colour strains like the koi are entirely captive-bred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKoi guppies show a red-and-white or tricolour koi pattern, ideally with a clean pale forebody and rich colour toward the tail. 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Females are less flamboyant but hardy, peaceful and essential for breeding this designer strain. They are among the easiest of all aquarium fish and thrive in a calm, lively community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild guppies live in freshwater streams, ditches, ponds and coastal lowlands of north-eastern South America, including Trinidad, Venezuela and the Guianas. They favour warm, often hard and alkaline water with plenty of plant cover, and modern colour strains like the koi are entirely captive-bred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemales are noticeably larger and rounder than males, with shorter fins and more subdued colour, though good koi lines still show pattern on the body and tail. A dark gravid spot near the vent becomes obvious when a female is carrying young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, sociable and active. Keep several together, ideally with more females than males to spread out male attention, and they mix well with other calm community species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Feed a good-quality flake or micro-pellet as a staple plus frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworm, with occasional vegetable matter. Variety supports colour, condition and healthy fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and forgiving, suiting a tank from around 40 litres upward with gentle filtration and some planting. They do best in medium-hard to hard, slightly alkaline water, so most Australian tap water suits them well. Keep conditions clean and stable with regular partial water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuppies are prolific livebearers — a single female can produce free-swimming fry roughly every four weeks, and can store sperm to deliver several broods from one mating. 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Easygoing and quick to breed, it thrives best in harder, slightly mineral-rich water and grazes algae happily. Females grow noticeably larger than males, reaching around 12cm, so give them a bit of room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoecilia sphenops is native to the fresh and brackish coastal waters, streams and estuaries of Central America and Mexico, where the water is typically hard, alkaline and often carries some salt. It is at home in warm, mineral-rich, sometimes brackish conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stocky, deep-bodied livebearer in uniform jet black. Males stay smaller at around 8cm with a pointed gonopodium (modified anal fin), while females are rounder and can reach around 12cm. The black form is a captive-developed strain of the short-finned molly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and social, though active and occasionally a little pushy at feeding time. Best kept in groups with a good ratio of females to males. An excellent community fish where the water is hard and alkaline enough to suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA largely herbivorous omnivore that constantly grazes algae. Provide a vegetable-rich diet with quality flake or pellet, algae wafers and blanched greens, plus occasional brine shrimp or daphnia. Plenty of plant matter keeps the digestion healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMollies do best in hard, alkaline water at 24-28°C, and weaken quickly in soft or acidic conditions - a common cause of the shimmies, fungus and clamped fins. 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Dense planting helps fry survive, or raise gravid females separately for higher yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoecilia sphenops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Molly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America and Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 12cm (females; males ~8cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (largely herbivorous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0-8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-30 dGH (hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater; tolerates slightly brackish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-water community and livebearer tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (grazes soft algae, not plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaties, swordtails, guppies, larger peaceful tetras, rainbowfish, Corydoras and bristlenose catfish - ideally other hard-water fish that share its conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft-water specialists that need very different conditions, fin-nippers, and aggressive or much larger fish. 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It is worth noting that the balloon shape comes from a bred-in curvature of the spine, which can make swimming a little less efficient, so calm tank mates and clean water suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe molly's wild ancestors (Poecilia sphenops) come from Central America, ranging through coastal streams, rivers and estuaries from Mexico southward. They naturally live in hard, mineral-rich and sometimes slightly brackish water and graze algae in warm, sunlit shallows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strain shows a shimmering metallic-gold body with the compact, high-bellied balloon profile and elegant lyretail finnage. Males are slimmer with a modified anal fin (the gonopodium), while females are fuller-bodied, especially when carrying young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, it does well in a community of similarly gentle fish and is happiest in a small group. Males can be persistent towards females, so keeping more females than males reduces harassment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a real appetite for greens. Feed a good flake or pellet along with algae-based foods and blanched vegetables, plus occasional frozen treats. Regular vegetable matter keeps the digestion healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide hard, alkaline, well-filtered water in a tank of at least 75 litres. Mollies appreciate warmth, stable parameters and good surface movement. 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The name comes from the tell-tale 'Mickey Mouse' marking at the base of the tail. Peaceful, active and quick to breed, platies bring instant colour and movement to any community tank, reaching around 5–6 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eXiphophorus maculatus is native to the warm, hard, often slightly saline waters of eastern Mexico and Central America, from Veracruz down to Belize and Guatemala. It favours slow-moving and still waters — ditches, canals, warm springs and vegetated margins — rich in plants and gentle flow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis variety carries a cool blue body with the black 'Mickey Mouse' spot at the tail base. 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Peaceful, quick to breed and easy to keep, swordtails reach around 14 cm and add real life and colour to a roomy community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eXiphophorus hellerii is native to the fast-flowing, well-vegetated rivers and streams of eastern Central America, from Mexico through to Honduras. It lives in warm, hard, slightly alkaline water with a good current, and aquarium swordtails are hardy tank-bred fish selected for colour and finnage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slim, muscular livebearer. The Red Wag variety has a vivid red body with contrasting black fins, and mature males extend the lower tail rays into the characteristic \"sword\". Males are slimmer with a gonopodium and the sword, while females are fuller-bodied and slightly larger.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful and outgoing, though males can squabble and chase, so keep either a single male or a group with several females. They are active swimmers that appreciate room to move and mix well with other peaceful community fish of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that grazes readily. Feed a quality flake or granule as the staple and supplement with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm, plus vegetable or algae-based food, which they particularly appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 90 L, with 150 L or larger better for an active group. Keep temperature at 22–28 °C, pH 7.0–8.0 and GH moderately hard to hard, around 12–30. They are enthusiastic jumpers, so a secure lid is essential. Clean, well-filtered water with some current and open swimming space suits them best, and they are plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwordtails are easy, prolific livebearers, the female giving birth to broods of live young every four to six weeks. Adults will eat fry, so provide dense planting or a breeding trap to raise them. A mixed-sex group breeds readily with no special effort.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwordtail, Red Wag Swordtail, Green Swordtail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America (Mexico to Honduras); aquarium-bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 14 cm for males (excluding the sword); females to around 16 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community); males can be territorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, granules, frozen and live foods, plenty of vegetable matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerately hard to hard, around 12–30 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive peaceful community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other peaceful community fish such as platies, mollies, larger tetras, peaceful barbs, rainbowfish, rasboras and Corydoras.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, and very small or timid fish that may be out-paced by these active swimmers. 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Peaceful and quick to breed, they are as easy to keep as they are eye-catching, growing to around 14 cm including the sword.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eXiphophorus hellerii is native to the fast and slow freshwaters of Central America, from Mexico to Honduras, thriving in warm, hard, well-vegetated streams and rivers. The bright red form is line-bred, but it keeps the wild swordtail's love of warm, harder, slightly alkaline water and moving current.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA robust, torpedo-shaped livebearer. The male's lower tail extends into a long 'sword', while females are larger-bodied and swordless. The red strain is a rich, even red over the whole body. Colour and the length of the sword improve in mature, well-fed males in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and lively, swordtails make excellent community fish, though dominant males can be a little feisty with one another. Keeping one male with several females, or a group with more females than males, keeps the peace. They mix well with other livebearers and calm community species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy-going omnivore. Offer a quality flake as a staple, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm, plus vegetable or algae-based food, as swordtails graze on aufwuchs in nature. A varied diet keeps colour and vigour high.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 80 L, with 100 L or larger better for a group of these active swimmers. Keep temperature at 22–28 °C, pH 7.0–8.2 and GH hard, around 12–30 — they genuinely prefer harder, alkaline water. Provide open swimming space, some planting and a secure lid, as swordtails are keen jumpers. Fully plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwordtails are prolific livebearers that breed with no encouragement, dropping broods of free-swimming fry every few weeks. Provide dense planting or floating cover so fry can escape hungry adults. Interestingly, dominant females can sometimes change sex and develop male features.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Swordtail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America, Mexico to Honduras (captive-bred strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 14 cm including sword (females to ~12 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, frozen and live foods, vegetable and algae-based food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard, around 12–30 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-water community and planted aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include platies, mollies, guppies, peaceful tetras and rasboras, corydoras, peaceful catfish and other calm community fish that enjoy harder water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with fin-nippers, large or aggressive cichlids, and any fish big enough to eat a swordtail. 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Mollies graze algae, breed readily and thrive in harder, slightly mineral-rich water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoecilia sphenops is native to Central America and northern South America, where it lives in warm, hard, often coastal fresh waters — streams, ditches and lagoons, some of which are slightly brackish. It favours sunlit, vegetated shallows with plenty of algae and warmth, which explains its liking for hard, alkaline aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dalmatian is a mottled black-and-white colour form of the short-finned molly, with a stocky, rounded body and a lively, upturned mouth built for grazing. Each fish is uniquely spotted. Males are slimmer with a rod-like gonopodium (modified anal fin), while females are fuller-bodied, especially when carrying young.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA peaceful, sociable community fish, best kept in groups with more females than males to spread out the males' constant courtship. Males can squabble and pester, and crowding brings out nipping, but in a roomy tank they are easygoing. They mix well with other livebearers and peaceful community species that enjoy similar hard water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a strong appetite for plant matter. Feed a quality vegetable or spirulina-based flake or pellet as the staple, plus blanched vegetables such as zucchini and spinach, and occasional protein treats like bloodworm and brine shrimp. Grazing on soft algae is natural and healthy for them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L, with 100 L or larger better for a group. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 7.5–8.4 and hard water — mollies do poorly in soft, acidic conditions and a little added mineral hardness keeps them healthy. Some keepers add a touch of aquarium salt, though it is not essential in hard water. Good filtration and regular water changes keep this active fish thriving. It is plant safe, grazing only on algae.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA prolific livebearer. Females give birth to broods of 20 to over 100 free-swimming fry roughly every four to six weeks, and can store sperm to produce several broods from one mating. Provide dense planting or a breeding trap to shelter fry from hungry adults; the young grow quickly on finely crushed food.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoecilia sphenops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDalmatian Molly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America and northern South America (captive-bred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 8–10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (herbivore-leaning): vegetable\/spirulina flake, blanched veg, occasional live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard, around 10–30 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater; tolerates slightly brackish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-water community and livebearer aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other livebearers such as platies, guppies and swordtails, plus peaceful hard-water community fish like rainbowfish, corydoras and bristlenose catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with soft-water specialists, fin-nipping species, and large or aggressive fish. 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They graze algae happily, breed with ease and reach around 8–10 cm, making a lively staple for the community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoecilia sphenops ranges through the fresh and brackish coastal waters of Central America and Mexico, from streams and ditches to estuaries, where the water is typically hard, warm and mineral-rich. This adaptable livebearer even tolerates brackish conditions. A warm, well-planted tank with hard, alkaline water and some open swimming space suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lyretail Molly has the molly's sturdy, rounded body finished with a beautiful lyre-shaped caudal fin whose upper and lower rays extend into fine points. This assorted group comes in the usual molly colours — black, silver, dalmatian, gold and marbled. Males are slimmer with a pointed gonopodium; females are fuller-bodied. Finnage and colour develop with maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, though active and occasionally a little nippy, so they suit a lively community rather than very timid or long-finned tankmates. Males can pester females, so keep two or more females per male to spread attention. They mix well with other livebearers and robust community fish that enjoy the same hard, warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a strong appetite for vegetable matter and algae. Offer a quality flake or pellet alongside blanched vegetables, spirulina and occasional frozen foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp. A diet rich in greens keeps mollies healthy and helps prevent digestive problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L for a small group. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 7.5–8.5 and hard water, around GH 15–30; mollies dislike soft, acidic water and are prone to the 'shimmies' when kept in unsuitable conditions. Some keepers add a little aquarium salt, though it is not essential in hard water. Plant safe, and a happy grazer of soft algae.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA prolific livebearer that breeds readily with no intervention. Females give birth to broods of fully formed, free-swimming fry every four to six weeks. Provide dense planting or a breeding box, as adults will eat fry; the young grow quickly on crushed flake and baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoecilia sphenops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLyretail Molly (assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America and Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 8–10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, pellets, vegetables, algae, frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard, around 15–30 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater; tolerates light brackish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-water community and planted aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other livebearers such as platies, swordtails and guppies, plus peaceful hard-water community fish like rainbowfish, larger tetras and corydoras.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with fin-nippers, very timid or long-finned fish, and soft-water species that need acidic conditions. 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Peaceful and quick to breed, it is an easy, eye-catching community fish reaching up to around 14–16 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eXiphophorus hellerii comes from the fast, clear, hard-water streams, rivers and warm springs of eastern Central America, from Mexico south to Honduras. It is at home in flowing, mineral-rich water with plenty of plant cover, so it does best in a well-filtered tank with some current, hard water and room to swim.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA robust livebearer with the pinkish-white body and red eyes of the albino form, offset by a concentrated red patch of colour over the head and shoulders. Mature males carry the extended lower-tail sword, often edged in black; females are larger-bodied and swordless.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable but active, with males chasing females and sparring with rivals. Keep one male to several females, or a group of males in a spacious tank, to spread out any squabbling. Strong swimmers that enjoy open water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy-going omnivore. Feed a good flake or pellet as the base and include plenty of vegetable matter, such as spirulina or blanched vegetables, plus frozen or live bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia for condition and colour. A little algae grazing is natural for them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L, with 100 L or more better for a group. Hard, alkaline water with gentle flow suits them — 22–28 °C, pH 7.0–8.0 and hard (GH 12–30). Fit a secure lid, as swordtails are accomplished jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwordtails are prolific livebearers that need no encouragement — a mixed group will produce broods of 20–80 live young every four to six weeks. Provide dense planting or floating cover so fry can hide, as the adults will eat them. Interestingly, dominant females can sometimes change sex and develop a sword, becoming functional males.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwordtail (Red Cap Albino)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America (Mexico to Honduras)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales around 14 cm including the sword; females to about 16 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (active; males can spar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, pellet, vegetable matter, live and frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard, around 12–30 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-water community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcellent hard-water community fish. Suitable companions include platies, mollies, guppies, larger rasboras and tetras, peaceful barbs, Corydoras and other catfish, and rainbowfish. Keep one male to several females, or a group of males in a large tank, to spread out any sparring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid slow, long-finned fish such as bettas and fancy goldfish that active swordtails may harass or outpace at feeding, aggressive cichlids, and fin-nippers. 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Males stay small at around 3-3.5cm and carry the showier finnage. Peaceful, cheerful and forgiving of beginner mistakes, guppies are among the finest first fish for a community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoecilia reticulata originates from north-eastern South America and nearby islands, living in warm, frequently hard and mineral-rich waters from clear streams to weedy ditches. It is remarkably adaptable and now found across much of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slim, colourful male with a sooty-dark body and relatively large, flowing fins. Males reach around 3-3.5cm, noticeably smaller and more streamlined than females. Individual colour and fin shape vary from fish to fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, perfect for a gentle community. Happy in the company of other small livebearers and peaceful tetras. Keeping several males together spreads out any display sparring and looks superb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Feed quality flake or micro-pellets as a staple, with brine shrimp, daphnia and the occasional algae wafer or blanched vegetable. Small, frequent feeds keep colour and vigour at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuppies thrive in hard, neutral-to-alkaline water with gentle filtration and some planting. They do best around 24-26°C. Keep nitrates low with routine water changes; stable, clean water is the key to keeping them healthy and disease-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery easily bred. Males constantly court females, which are livebearers producing free-swimming fry every few weeks. Provide dense planting or a breeding trap to protect fry from hungry adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Guppy (Male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (introduced worldwide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3.5cm (males)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0-8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-30 dGH (hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner community and livebearer tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaties, mollies, swordtails, peaceful tetras, rasboras, Corydoras and small peaceful loaches. 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Hardy, peaceful and endlessly cheerful, it carries the guppy's near-endless rainbow of colours in a small, easy package. This is a male, the more colourful and ornately-finned sex, reaching around 4–5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guppy originates from the warm fresh and slightly brackish waters of northeastern South America and the Caribbean — streams, ditches, ponds and river margins. These are warm, often hard, well-vegetated waters, and the species has since been introduced around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Elephant Ear form is defined by its broad, outstretched pectoral fins, often coloured or edged to match the body. Males are slim and vividly coloured with flowing tails in countless patterns; females are larger, rounder and much plainer. 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Hardy, peaceful and always on the move, males stay compact at around 3–4 cm and make a brilliant, bombproof first fish for a beginner community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoecilia reticulata is native to north-eastern South America — Venezuela, Guyana and the Caribbean islands — where it lives in warm, often hard-water streams, ditches and ponds. Today's ornamental strains, including the Green Cobra, are the product of generations of selective breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slim, colourful livebearer. The male shows a green reticulated \"snakeskin\" pattern running into a large, flowing tail and dorsal fin. Males are much smaller and slimmer than females but far more brightly coloured, and each fish is a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and community-safe. 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This is a male Red Blonde form, showing a bright red tail and body over the paler 'blonde' body colour. Males are the showy sex, small and peaceful at around 3–4 cm, and perfect for a lively hard-water community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoecilia reticulata is native to the warm, hard, often mineral-rich fresh and slightly brackish waters of northeastern South America and nearby islands, and has since been introduced worldwide. It thrives in warm, hard, alkaline water with plenty of plant cover.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA small, slender livebearer. This male shows the ornamental red-and-blonde colouration — a pale golden body offset by vivid red in the flowing tail and finnage. Males are smaller, slimmer and far more colourful than females, and each fish carries a slightly different pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful, active and sociable, guppies are model community fish. Males display constantly and are best kept in a small group so no single fish is picked on; an all-male tank keeps the colour without the endless breeding. They mix happily with other small, peaceful species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Feed a good flake or micro-pellet as the staple, with regular frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and micro-worm, plus some vegetable matter and algae. Small, frequent feeds suit their tiny mouths and constant grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 40 L. Guppies like warm, hard, alkaline water — 22–28 °C, pH 7.0–8.0 and hard (GH 10–30) — with gentle filtration and some planting. They are hardy and forgiving, which is why they suit beginners, though they still need a cycled, stable tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs males, these fish will not produce fry on their own, but guppies are famously prolific livebearers when the sexes are mixed, dropping broods of live young every four to five weeks. 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An all-male group displays beautifully without breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras that shred flowing tails, aggressive cichlids, and large predatory fish that will eat them. 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Hardy, peaceful and effortless to keep, guppies are the classic first fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuppies come from the warm, often hard freshwaters of north-eastern South America — Trinidad, Venezuela, Guyana and nearby regions — where they populate streams, ponds and ditches in huge numbers. The ornate colour strains we keep today are the product of decades of selective breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are the showpieces: slim, small and vividly patterned, with the Red Cobra line displaying a fine reticulated snakeskin body and a bold red tail. Each fish is individually marked, and colour intensifies as they mature and settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, lively and always on the move — a perfect community fish. They shoal loosely and mix well with other small, gentle species. 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Hardy, colourful and endlessly easy to keep, guppies remain one of the best first fish for a beginner's community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Poecilia reticulata are native to streams, rivers and pools across northeastern South America and the Caribbean (Trinidad, Venezuela, Guyana), and have since been introduced widely around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slender body marked with fine, mottled \"cobra\" patterning, with a golden-yellow tail and dorsal fin typical of fancy cobra guppy strains. Males are smaller and far more colourful and flowing-finned than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and active, guppies mix well in a community tank and are constantly on the move investigating their surroundings, making them entertaining, low-stress additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore taking flake, micro pellets and frozen foods like brine shrimp and daphnia without any fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuppies do best in harder, more alkaline water than many other tropicals, and are generally tough and adaptable once established — an excellent first fish for a beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA livebearer that gives birth to free-swimming fry rather than laying eggs, and breeds prolifically when both sexes are kept together. 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Bold, active and hardy, it reaches around 14cm including the sword and makes an eye-catching centrepiece for a community tank. Easy to keep and quick to breed, it's a great choice for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwordtails come from the fast-flowing streams and rivers of Central America, from Mexico to Honduras, where the water is warm, hard and well-oxygenated. The high-fin veil form is a selectively bred ornamental strain of the wild green swordtail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strain shows a red body dressed up with a greatly enlarged, sail-like dorsal fin and elongated veil tail. Males are slimmer and carry the sword, while females are larger and fuller-bodied, up to about 16cm. The extra finnage is delicate, so clean water and gentle tankmates keep it looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and lively, though dominant males can be a little pushy with rivals. One male to several females, or a group in a spacious tank, keeps the peace. The long fins mean fin-nipping tankmates should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a good appetite. A quality flake or pellet staple plus frozen or live foods and vegetable matter or algae keeps them healthy and their red colour vivid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide hard, neutral-to-alkaline water, warmth and good flow in a well-filtered tank with swimming space. Pristine water is especially important for these long-finned fish to prevent fin damage. Use a secure lid, as swordtails can jump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProlific livebearers. Females produce 20–80 live fry about once a month; provide dense planting or a breeding trap to raise the young, as adults will eat them. They breed readily with no special effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed High Fin Veil Swordtail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America (Mexico to Honduras)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 14cm males (incl. sword); females to ~16cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (active)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–30 dGH (hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners and community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (may nibble soft plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaties, mollies, guppies, peaceful barbs, larger tetras, rainbowfish and Corydoras catfish. Keep one male with several females to reduce chasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, which will damage the long fins, plus aggressive cichlids and very timid, slow species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232791478563,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232791511331,"sku":"BA8353","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232791544099,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Red_High_Fin_Veil_SwordTail_f4db0914-55a3-4b7e-92a6-ba405b154835.jpg?v=1781698029"},{"product_id":"black-swordtail-xiphophorus-hellerii","title":"Black Swordtail | Xiphophorus hellerii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Swordtail is a bold, glossy all-black form of the classic community livebearer, with mature males trailing the distinctive elongated 'sword' from the lower tail. Active, hardy and quick to breed, swordtails bring constant movement and easy charm to a community tank. Adult males reach around 14cm including the sword, so they appreciate room to cruise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiphophorus hellerii is native to Central America, from Mexico through to Honduras, where it lives in flowing rivers, springs and vegetated streams. These are typically hard, mineral-rich, neutral to alkaline waters with plenty of plant cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA robust, torpedo-shaped livebearer in a deep, uniform black. Males are slimmer and develop the trademark sword extension on the lower caudal fin, along with a gonopodium; females are fuller-bodied and lack the sword. Selective breeding gives this variety its rich dark colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful and well suited to community life, though mature males can be feisty and will spar over territory and females. Keeping a group with more females than males spreads out any chasing. They mix happily with most similarly-sized peaceful fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a healthy appetite for vegetable matter. Feed a quality flake or pellet with a good algae or spirulina content, and supplement with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Some vegetable matter and grazing on algae keeps them in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy and hardy in hard, neutral to alkaline water with good filtration and steady flow. 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Males develop their swords as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXiphophorus hellerii\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Swordtail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America (Mexico to Honduras) - captive-bred strain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 12-14cm (males, including sword)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community; males can be feisty)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0-8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-19 dGH (hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-water community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther hard-water community fish such as platies, mollies, guppies, peaceful barbs, rainbowfish, Corydoras and peaceful larger tetras. Keep more females than males to reduce sparring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow, timid or long-finned fish that active males may harass, fin-nippers, and large aggressive cichlids. 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This warm pineapple-yellow strain is peaceful, quick to breed and as easy to keep as it is eye-catching, reaching around 10–14 cm including the sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwordtails come from the fast-flowing rivers, streams and warm springs of Central America, from Mexico down to Honduras. These are hard, mineral-rich, neutral-to-alkaline waters with plenty of plant growth and current — the reason swordtails appreciate hard water and a little flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA robust, torpedo-shaped livebearer in a rich golden-yellow to orange (pineapple) colour. Males are slimmer and carry the distinctive extended lower tail lobe, or 'sword'; females are larger, fuller-bodied and lack the sword. Both show the warm, clean colour of this popular strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, the Swordtail makes an excellent community fish, though males can be territorial and spar with one another. Keep either a single male or a group with several females to spread out any chasing. It is active and confident, mixing well with other lively, hard-water fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore with a taste for greens. Offer a quality flake or pellet as a staple, plenty of vegetable matter and algae, and regular frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms. A varied diet keeps colour strong and fish in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and undemanding in warm, hard, neutral-to-alkaline water. Provide a medium planted tank with open swimming space and moderate flow. A secure lid is important — swordtails are accomplished jumpers, especially the males. Avoid soft, acidic water, which does not suit this hard-water species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prolific livebearer that breeds very readily; females deliver batches of free-swimming fry every few weeks in mixed-sex groups. Provide dense planting or floating cover, as the adults will eat their own young. 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Hardy, peaceful and endlessly productive, guppies shrug off beginner mistakes and stay small at around 6cm. Females carry the broods, so keeping them with males means a steady supply of fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuppies originate in the warm, often hard freshwaters of north-eastern South America — Trinidad, Venezuela, Guyana and neighbouring regions — where they thrive in everything from clear streams to brackish ditches. Generations of aquarium breeding have produced today's colour and tail forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemales are larger and fuller-bodied than males, reaching about 6cm, with the Red Cobra line showing a fine reticulated snakeskin pattern and red highlights running into the tail. 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Males are smaller and slimmer with a modified anal fin (the gonopodium), while females are rounder and grow slightly larger.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful, sociable and always busy, platies make excellent community fish. Keep a small group, ideally with more females than males to spread male attention. They mix beautifully with other peaceful community fish of similar size and temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy-going omnivore. Feed a quality flake or small granule as the staple and supplement with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm, plus some vegetable or algae-based food to keep colour and digestion in good order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 45 L, with 75 L or larger better for a relaxed group. 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A mixed-sex group will quickly produce babies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXiphophorus maculatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaty, Red Wagtail Platy, Southern Platyfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America (Mexico to Guatemala); aquarium-bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 4–6 cm (females slightly larger)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (community)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, granules, frozen and live foods, some vegetable matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerately hard to hard, around 10–25 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other peaceful community fish such as mollies, swordtails, guppies, small tetras, rasboras, peaceful barbs, Corydoras and other gentle catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, and boisterous fish that will out-compete or harass these small, gentle livebearers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232791937315,"sku":"BA8203","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232791970083,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Red_Wagtail_Platy_8216e868-3f6f-4d11-ae1d-736f9289be0a.jpg?v=1781697989"},{"product_id":"sunset-platy-xiphophorus-maculatus","title":"Sunset Platy | Xiphophorus maculatus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sunset Platy is a warm, glowing take on one of the aquarium's most reliable beginner fish. 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Females are noticeably larger and fuller-bodied than males, reaching around 6cm, with shorter, simpler fins. Peaceful, forgiving and endlessly productive, they are one of the best first fish you can keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoecilia reticulata originates from north-eastern South America and nearby islands, where it lives in warm, often hard and mineral-rich waters ranging from clear streams to weedy ditches. Extremely adaptable, it has since been introduced across much of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA robust little livebearer with a dark, sooty body. Females grow to roughly 5-6cm, larger and rounder than males, with more modest finnage. 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Hardy, peaceful and quick to breed, swordtails are a community classic that bring constant movement and colour. They grow larger than many livebearers, to around 14cm including the sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiphophorus hellerii is native to fast-flowing streams, rivers and warm springs of Central America, from Mexico through to Honduras, in hard, mineral-rich, well-oxygenated water among dense vegetation. It is a strong, athletic swimmer used to a current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA robust, elongate livebearer marked with dark marbling. Males develop the distinctive sword extension on the tail and reach around 10-14cm including it; females are fuller-bodied, lack the sword and can grow slightly longer overall. Colour and pattern vary from fish to fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful and sociable, though males can be boisterous and will spar with one another, so keep either a single male or several with a good number of females to spread attention. An excellent, energetic addition to a spacious community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a healthy appetite for algae and vegetable matter. Feed a quality flake or pellet as a staple, plenty of vegetable-based food and algae wafers, plus brine shrimp and daphnia as treats. A varied diet keeps them colourful and active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a tank of at least 80 litres with hard, neutral-to-alkaline water at 22-28°C, good filtration and some current, as swordtails are active swimmers. 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Females are larger and fuller-bodied than males and, while less flashy, carry a rich blue wash that deepens with good conditioning. Hardy, peaceful and quick to breed, she is an ideal first community fish, reaching around 5–6 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoecilia reticulata is native to north-eastern South America — Venezuela, Guyana, Trinidad and neighbouring regions — and has been introduced worldwide. It lives in warm, often hard waters: streams, ditches, ponds and canals, frequently in slightly saline coastal areas, among plants and gentle flow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Blue Moscow line is bred for intense, uniform blue over the body and fins. As a female she is larger and rounder than a male, with more restrained but still notable blue colour, and becomes full-bodied when carrying young.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuppies are peaceful, active and thoroughly community-friendly. Keep them in groups; a mix of sexes will readily produce fry, so keep more females than males if you prefer a calmer group. They mix well with other small, non-aggressive community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore, the guppy thrives on a quality flake or micro-pellet supplemented with algae, blanched vegetables and small live or frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and micro-worm. Feed small amounts a couple of times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuppies are hardy and forgiving, favouring hard, neutral to alkaline water. 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They stay small at around 4–6 cm and shrug off the odd beginner mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eXiphophorus maculatus originates in the warm, hard, slow-moving waters of Mexico and Central America, in streams, ditches and vegetated margins. The wild fish live over mineral-rich substrates among plenty of plants. A planted tank with hard, alkaline water and gentle flow suits the aquarium platy perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe calico pattern scatters patches of blue, black and red across a pale body, so no two fish are quite alike. Platies have a stocky, rounded body and a rounded tail. Females grow noticeably larger and fuller-bodied than the slimmer, smaller males.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful, hardy and sociable, platies are model community fish that mix happily with other calm species. 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Completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaties are prolific livebearers that give birth to free-swimming fry roughly every four to six weeks, needing no encouragement at all. Provide floating plants or dense cover so some fry survive, as adults will eat their young. 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Active, peaceful and undemanding, swordtails are a superb beginner fish — though they are larger than they look, with females reaching around 16 cm, so they want a roomy tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwordtails are native to fast-flowing and still fresh waters of Central America, from Mexico to Honduras — rivers, streams, warm springs and vegetated backwaters. They favour hard, alkaline, well-oxygenated water, and koi swordtails are a captive-bred colour strain of this adaptable species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA robust, torpedo-shaped livebearer. Mature males carry the long sword extension on the lower edge of the tail and are more slender, while females are larger and fuller-bodied without a sword. 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Adults stay small, reaching only around 6cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe southern platy is native to the fresh and brackish waters of eastern Central America, from Mexico through Guatemala to Honduras, where it lives in warm, slow-moving canals, ditches, springs and vegetated margins. The Bumble Bee is an aquarium-developed colour form of this wild species. These waters are typically hard and alkaline, which is why platies thrive in mineral-rich conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short, deep-bodied little fish with a rounded profile, the Bumble Bee shows a warm yellow-gold body broken by bold black blotching, especially towards the tail. 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