Family: Poeciliidiae Distribution: Poecilia latipinna, or Sailfin Molly, is a North American species found from the Cape Fear drainage in North Carolina, to Veracruz, Mexico. It is distributed in gently flowing, warm water, often in ponds, lakes, and vegetated backwaters. PH: 6.0 – 7.0 Temperature: 22°C – 24°C (72 – 75F) Hardness: 4 – 8 [...]
Family: Poeciliidiae Distribution: Poecilia velifera, known also as Sailfin Molly, is a benthopelagic, Central American species distributed in the Yucatan-Quintana Roo and lower Usumacinto-Laguna de Terminos systems. PH: 8.0 Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (77 – 82F) Hardness: 13 – 19 dH Description: Poecilia velifera can reach up to 15 cm in length; females can [...]
Family: Poeciliidiae Distribution: Poecilia sphenops, known also as Molly, is a benthopelagic, non-migratory species found in the Americas, from Mexico to Columbia. PH: 7.5 – 8.5 Temperature: 18°C – 28°C (64 – 82F) Hardness: 11 – 30 dH Description: Poecilia sphenops can get up to 6 cm in length; its common length is around [...]
Family: Poeciliidiae Distribution: Poecilia reticulata, known also as Guppy, is a benthopelagic species found in Venezuela, northern Brazil, Barbados, and Trinidad. It is usually distributed in warm springs and weedy ditches; it inhabits slow-flowing or still waters. PH: 7.0 – 8.0 Temperature: 18°C – 28°C (64 – 82F) Hardness: 9 – 19 dH Description: Poecilia [...]