Balloon Molly

🔥 Balloon Molly (Poecilia sphenops “Balloon”)

Add unique shape and playful character to your aquarium with the charming Balloon Molly. This distinctive variety is known for its rounded “balloon” body shape combined with a wide range of colours, including black, dalmatian, gold, and marble patterns.

Active, hardy, and full of personality, Balloon Mollies are a fun and eye-catching addition to community aquariums.

🌿 Why Choose Balloon Molly?

🎈 Unique rounded “balloon” body shape
🎨 Available in a wide mix of colours and patterns
🐠 Active and lively community fish
🌱 Ideal for planted and community aquariums
⭐ Popular and unusual livebearer in the UK

When kept in groups, Balloon Mollies create a busy and entertaining display with constant movement and interaction.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Poecilia sphenops (Balloon variety)
📛 Common Name: Balloon Molly
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 7.0–8.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, algae wafers, vegetable matter, frozen & live foods
👥 Group Size: 4–6+ recommended (more females than males)

Balloon Mollies thrive in well-maintained aquariums with good filtration, open swimming space, and some planted areas. They benefit from a diet rich in plant-based foods.

🐠 Compatibility

Great for peaceful community aquariums. They mix well with other livebearers such as guppies, platies, and swordtails, as well as tetras, rasboras, and Corydoras. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Important Notes

Balloon Mollies are livebearers and breed readily in aquariums. Due to their body shape, they may be slightly less active swimmers than standard mollies, so avoid strong currents. They prefer harder, alkaline water conditions.

The Balloon Molly is a great choice for UK aquarists looking for a fun, unusual, and colourful fish that adds personality and variety to community aquariums.