Lyretail Platinum Balloon molly

Platinum Lyretail Balloon Molly (Poecilia latipinna variant)

The Platinum Lyretail Balloon Molly is a striking and unique livebearer, instantly recognisable for its shimmering silver body, elongated lyretail fins, and distinctive rounded “balloon” body shape. This ornamental molly is peaceful, hardy, and well-suited for community aquariums. Its eye-catching platinum sheen makes it a standout addition to any tank.

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Max Size: ±6–8 cm (body length; tail fin adds extra visual length)
Diet: Omnivore – enjoys algae-based flakes, quality pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods
Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 22–28 °C

• pH: 7.5–8.5

• Hardness: 10–20 dH

Tank Setup: Provide a spacious aquarium with plants for cover and open areas for swimming. As with all molly varieties, slightly brackish water conditions can be beneficial. Keep more females than males to reduce male competition.

Breeding: Livebearer; prolific under suitable conditions. Balloon mollies should be bred with care, as their modified body shape can make them more sensitive to stress during pregnancy.

Livestock Shipping Terms – Coastal Pets

Please note that the actual fish may vary from the photo. Received specimens may differ in colour or pattern due to lighting, stress during transport, and natural genetic variation. All our fish, shrimp, and corals are bagged with fresh oxygen, and a heat pack is included in winter.

When ordering livestock, please select the box size and add it to your cart for accurate overnight (1–2 days) shipping costs:

• Small box: Fits 1–2 bags

• Medium box: Fits up to 6 bags

• One bag capacity:

  • Max 10 small (1–3 cm) fish

  • Max 2 medium (3–5 cm) fish

  • Max 1 large (>5 cm) fish

• One species per bag – e.g., one bag of 10 neon tetras

Dispatch Days: Livestock orders are sent Monday to Wednesday to ensure timely delivery.

Delivery Options:

• Overnight Courier: Main centres only (Cape Town, Johannesburg, George, Mossel Bay, Jeffreys Bay, East London, Plettenberg Bay).

• Air Freight: R495 per box; available to selected airports (recommended for Durban and areas with longer courier times).