Meet the Yucat\u00e1n Molly, an eye-catching livebearer from Mexico’s Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula, famed for its vibrant colours and the male’s dramatic sail-like dorsal fin.<\/em><\/p>\n Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n The Yucat\u00e1n Molly, or *Poecilia velifera*, is a truly magnificent fish, easily recognized by the male’s enormous, sail-like dorsal fin, which it proudly displays. These peaceful livebearers hail from the coastal lagoons and brackish waters of Mexico’s Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula. They are primarily herbivorous, with a varied diet that includes algae and small invertebrates. Males are known for their courtship displays, using their impressive fins to attract females. In the aquarium, they are active and generally get along well with other peaceful community fish.<\/p>\n Care Level<\/strong><\/p>\n Beginner to Intermediate. While hardy, they appreciate stable water conditions and can be more demanding than other molly species, especially regarding water quality and the development of the male’s dorsal fin. They are peaceful and do best in a species-specific or carefully chosen community tank.<\/p>\n Tank Essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n A minimum tank size of 110 litres (30 gallons) is recommended to allow ample swimming space and support the development of the male’s impressive dorsal fin. They thrive in hard, alkaline water, with a pH range of 7.0-8.5 and a temperature of 22-28\u00b0C (72-82\u00b0F). A touch of salt is not required but can be beneficial.<\/p>\n Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n Omnivorous. A varied diet is essential, including high-quality flake food with plenty of vegetable matter, algae wafers, blanched spinach, and occasional treats like brine shrimp or bloodworms.<\/p>\n Why Buy From Us<\/strong><\/p>\n We source healthy, vibrant Yucat\u00e1n Mollies from reputable breeders, ensuring they are disease-free and ready to thrive in your aquarium. Your fish are carefully packed for safe, live arrival, with dedicated support to help you succeed.<\/p>\n Bring home a splash of colour and majestic fins \u2013 buy Yucat\u00e1n Mollies online today!<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Majestic Yucat\u00e1n Molly: A Sailfin Spectacle! Meet the Yucat\u00e1n Molly, an eye-catching livebearer from Mexico’s Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula, famed for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":51549,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[15],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-44323","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-uncategorized","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/44323","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44323"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51549"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44323"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=44323"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=44323"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coraisdevidro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=44323"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n