Female Pearl White Balloon Molly with Fan Tail

The female Pearl White Balloon Molly stands out for its luminous coloration, silvery sheen, and soft pinkish hues. This ornamental molly of the genus *Poecilia* provides a delicate contrast amidst aquarium plants.

It features a short body and a very rounded abdomen—characteristics of the Balloon variety—along with translucent fins and a broad, fan-shaped tail. This body shape requires special attention to water quality and the selection of tank mates that do not compete aggressively for food.

Technical specs & care

• SKU: MY-104
• Scientific identification: Poecilia sp.; exact species and possible hybrid ancestry are unconfirmed.
• Sex: Female.
• Variety and fins: Pearl white Balloon Molly; fan-shaped tail and translucent fins.
• General temperature guidance for ornamental mollies: 24-28 °C (75-82 °F).
• General pH guidance: 7.5-8.5; maintain hard, mineral-rich water and avoid soft, acidic conditions. These values are general molly care guidance, not a species identification.
• Recommended minimum aquarium: 76 liters (20 US gallons), with open swimming space and plants for shelter; increase tank size according to group size and tankmates.
• Filtration: Mature biological filtration, good oxygenation, and moderate flow that does not buffet the fish.
• Temperament: Generally peaceful and social; males may harass females.
• Compatibility: Peaceful fish that tolerate hard, alkaline water, such as guppies and platies. Avoid aggressive fish, fin nippers, and species requiring soft, acidic water.
• Diet: A varied omnivorous diet with a substantial plant-based component and appropriately sized food.
• Maintenance: Keep ammonia and nitrite at zero and perform regular partial water changes. Routine salt addition is unnecessary in a suitable freshwater aquarium.

Color variations

You will receive a fish of the advertised species. Each fish is unique, so its colors, color intensity and pattern distribution may vary from the photographs.

Quarantine and shipping preparation

All fish we sell have undergone strict quarantine in isolated tanks, where they receive medication and antiparasitic treatments before being offered for sale. For every shipment, we use medication to help relax the fish during transit and fill the bag with oxygen to improve transport conditions.