Difficulty: Beginner → IntermediateSize: 3–4.5 inchesTemperament: Peaceful but activeLifespan: 3–5 years 💧 Tank Setup - Tank Size: 20+ gallons for a small group. - Water Range: 75–82 °F, pH 7.5–8.5, prefers hard, mineral-rich water. - Decor: Open swimming space with plants like guppy grass or hornwort. - Filtration: Steady current and good oxygenation — they love clean, moving water. 💡 Lesser-Known Tip: Mollies do great in slightly brackish water — adding 1 tablespoon of aquarium salt per 5 gallons helps prevent disease and boosts coloration. 🍽️ Diet - Staple: Algae-based flakes or spirulina pellets. - Treats: Blanched veggies (zucchini, peas) + live or frozen brine shrimp. - Feeding Routine: Twice daily — just what they can finish in 1–2 minutes. 💡 Fact: Mollies are constant grazers — in the wild they feed on algae films, so a mature tank with biofilm keeps them happier and healthier. 🧬 Breeding Behavior - Type: Livebearer — females give birth to live fry every 4–6 weeks. - Fry Count: 20–100 depending on age and size. - Gestation: ~30 days; gravid spot near the anal fin darkens before birth. - Fry Care: Move newborns or provide dense floating plants for cover. 💡 Breeder Insight: Keep a 1 male : 3 female ratio — males chase nonstop, and this reduces stress for females. 🤝 Tank Mates Excellent with guppies, platies, swordtails, corydoras, and peaceful tetras.Avoid aggressive cichlids or fin-nippers. Who’s kept mollies in slightly salty water before? 🌊 Share your results — did you notice brighter colors or fewer illnesses? Drop a photo of your favorite color strain (black, dalmatian, gold, or balloon)!

Difficulty: IntermediateSize: 6 inches long / up to 10 inches tallTemperament: Semi-aggressive (territorial when breeding)Lifespan: 8–10 years 💧 Tank Setup - Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for a pair; tall tanks are best. - Water Range: 76–82 °F, pH 6.5–7.5, soft to medium-hard water. - Environment: Tall plants (Amazon swords, Vallisneria), driftwood, and calm zones for resting. - Filtration: Gentle flow — they dislike strong currents that disturb their fins. 💡 Lesser-Known Tip: Angelfish come from slow, tannin-stained waters — adding almond leaves or driftwood brings out deeper color and natural behavior. 🍽️ Diet - Staple: Quality flakes or cichlid pellets. - Treats: Frozen bloodworms, mysis shrimp, and chopped earthworms. - Feeding Routine: 2–3 small meals daily. 💡 Pro Tip: Feed near the center of the tank — it encourages that graceful mid-water feeding behavior everyone loves. 🧬 Breeding Behavior - Type: Egg layer; pairs form naturally. - Trigger: Slightly warmer water (82 °F) and increased protein intake. - Setup: Flat surfaces (filter intakes, broad leaves, glass) for egg laying. - Parental Care: Both parents fan and guard eggs — if they eat them the first few times, don’t panic; it’s normal! 💡 Breeder Insight: Once bonded, pairs often remain loyal for years. Move bonded pairs together — separating them can break pair bonds permanently. 🤝 Tank Mates Compatible with peaceful species that won’t nip fins — tetras, corydoras, gouramis, and smaller plecos.Avoid fin-nippers or very small fish (they may become snacks). Who else has had angelfish pair off in their tank? 💞 Share your story — did they parent their fry successfully or eat the eggs? Post pics of your pair or their spawning site!