Gold Molly Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Gold Molly in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
• Compatibility: Excellent community fish, compatible with most peaceful tropical species such as other mollies, platies, guppies, swordtails, tetras, rasboras, and corydoras catfish. Avoid housing with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
• Special requirements: Requires well-filtered water with moderate to strong flow. Benefits from the addition of aquarium salt (1-2 teaspoons per gallon) to mimic their natural brackish habitats, though they can adapt to pure freshwater. A planted tank with open swimming areas is ideal. Males can be territorial towards each other, so a ratio of one male to two or more females is recommended to disperse aggression and prevent over-breeding.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH level

7.0-8.5

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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