Species profile
Platinum Molly
Poecilia spp. domestic platinum form
Peaceful
Moderate care
120 L minimum aquarium
6–10 cm adult size
Top mid
Minimum group: 3
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
Intentional domestic/hybrid trade-form profile. Exact parentage is not guessed.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
23–28 °C
pH
7.2–8.5
GH
12–30 dGH
KH
8–20 dKH
Flow preference
Moderate
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Minimum group: 3
Tank zone
Top mid
Territory level
Low
Predation risk
Fry
Bioload factor
1.5
Social livebearer; maintain females in the majority if both sexes are kept.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
No
Plant safe
Yes
Shrimp safe
Yes
Snail safe
Yes
Cave breeder
No
Digs substrate
No
Jump risk
Yes
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
Not yet documented
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
120 L
Minimum footprint
80 × 35 cm
Accepted scientific name
Poecilia spp. domestic platinum form
Alternative names
Platinum Molly, Fancy Molly
Native range
Captive fancy-molly stock; exact ancestry may include more than one Poecilia species.
Natural habitat
Maintain in hard, alkaline, mineral-rich water with excellent filtration, plant cover and open swimming space.
Diet & feeding
Strong plant/algal component with quality dry foods and smaller amounts of animal protein.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
Males possess a gonopodium; females are larger and fuller-bodied.
Breeding
Livebearer. Females can store sperm and produce repeated broods; exact strain inheritance varies.