Melody
May 16th 2007, 06:36 PM
Poecilia velifera
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/canadiansinternetdotcom/MM-P-Velifera-M-2.jpg
{Young adult male}
Common name: Yucatan Molly
Scientific name: Poecilia velifera
Family: Poeciliidae
Origin: Yucatan peninsula, Mexico
Adult size: 5+"
Tank Specs:
Minimum Tank Size: 20G
Water Parameters (PH/GH/KH): pH: 6.5-8, prefers higher pH & harder water, but adaptable.
Temperature: 68-85F
Special Requirements: At least weekly water changes.Suitable Tankmates: Most community fish, no fin-nippers or Bettas.
Minimum Group Size: N/A
Diet: Omnivore requiring more vegetable content than the average Omnivore.
Sexing: Males have a gonopodium and sailfin dorsal.
Breeding and Reproduction: Livebearers. May have Winter diapause. Brood size 30-200, every 28-45 days. Females can store sperm for up to 8 months.
Notes: This striking Sailfin Molly is an amazing sight and one of my favorites. Its entire body & fins pick up the light, making it look like there are tiny bulbs illuminating the body & fins. The dorsal is HUGE and they display it often. The blue, reflective spots in the tail and dorsal positively shine... a truly stunning fish.
100% pure P. velifera Mollies are very difficult to find in the hobby. My particular population is from a University collection. The photos currently posted are of a young male who does not yet have his full sail or deep body, & full colour.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/canadiansinternetdotcom/MM-P-Velifera-M-3.jpg
{Young male displaying for a female}
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/canadiansinternetdotcom/MM-P-Velifera-M-2.jpg
{Young adult male}
Common name: Yucatan Molly
Scientific name: Poecilia velifera
Family: Poeciliidae
Origin: Yucatan peninsula, Mexico
Adult size: 5+"
Tank Specs:
Minimum Tank Size: 20G
Water Parameters (PH/GH/KH): pH: 6.5-8, prefers higher pH & harder water, but adaptable.
Temperature: 68-85F
Special Requirements: At least weekly water changes.Suitable Tankmates: Most community fish, no fin-nippers or Bettas.
Minimum Group Size: N/A
Diet: Omnivore requiring more vegetable content than the average Omnivore.
Sexing: Males have a gonopodium and sailfin dorsal.
Breeding and Reproduction: Livebearers. May have Winter diapause. Brood size 30-200, every 28-45 days. Females can store sperm for up to 8 months.
Notes: This striking Sailfin Molly is an amazing sight and one of my favorites. Its entire body & fins pick up the light, making it look like there are tiny bulbs illuminating the body & fins. The dorsal is HUGE and they display it often. The blue, reflective spots in the tail and dorsal positively shine... a truly stunning fish.
100% pure P. velifera Mollies are very difficult to find in the hobby. My particular population is from a University collection. The photos currently posted are of a young male who does not yet have his full sail or deep body, & full colour.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/canadiansinternetdotcom/MM-P-Velifera-M-3.jpg
{Young male displaying for a female}