Poecilia Latipinna - These fish are a vibrant and easy to care for addition to any aquarium. The Sailfin Molly has a very high dorsal fin which extends along its body and comes in a variety of colours.

Found broadly across South Eastern coastal US from Carolina and ranging into Mexico. These are mainly tank bred fish as rarely are they caught in the wild anymore due to the ease with which they breed but they are particularly popular due to their beautiful colours. If you have a male and a female, chances are you'll soon be getting live babies! After breeding the female will give birth to live babies after around 8 weeks, when born, the fry are around 1cm and are fully independent.

Maximum size:12cm

Lifespan: 3-5 years

Temperature: 22-28 degrees celsius

Tank requirements: Filter & Oxygen, Heater, slightly brackish water.

Tank Mates: Other freshwater fish of a similar temperament.

Feeding: Good Quality Flake or Pellets