About the Golden Blue Eye Lyretail Balloon Molly
Name: Golden Blue Eye Lyretail Balloon Molly
Max Size: Up to 3 inches
Water Parameters: pH 7.0-8.5, temperature 72-82Β°F, hardness 10-25 dGH
Diet: Omnivorous β thrives on a varied diet including high quality flakes, micro pellets, algae wafers, and live or frozen foods like brine shrimp and daphnia. Also benefits from regular plant-based foods.
Temperament: Peaceful and social. Best kept in groups, though males can sometimes show mild aggression toward each other.
Tank Setup: Prefers a well-planted tank with open swimming areas and hiding spots created with rocks or driftwood. Requires stable, clean water and benefits from gentle filtration and good aeration.
Compatibility: Excellent community fish that does well with peaceful tank mates such as tetras, guppies, platies, corydoras, and dwarf gouramis.
Behavior: Active and friendly, Balloon Mollies are constantly moving and interact well with other fish. Their unique body shape and lyretail make them standout swimmers in the mid-to-top levels of the tank.
Fun Fact: The Golden Blue Eye Lyretail Balloon Molly is a selectively bred variety prized for its round body, extended tail, and shimmering blue eyes that contrast beautifully against its golden body.