Tricolor Marble Balloon Molly Orange, Black & White Fantail

The Tricolor Balloon Molly stands out with vivid orange, black and silvery white arranged in a striking marble pattern. This ornamental molly from the genus Poecilia brings contrast and movement to the aquarium; its exact species cannot be confirmed from the photographs.

It features a short body with a strongly rounded abdomen, characteristic of the Balloon variety. The broad, rounded fantail combines black areas with pale fin rays, while the pectoral fins are translucent.

Technical specs & care

• SKU: MY-102
• Scientific identification: Poecilia sp.; exact species and possible hybrid ancestry unconfirmed.
• Variety & fins: Tricolor marble Balloon variety with a rounded fantail.
• Sex: Probably female; provisional identification.
• General temperature guidance: 24-28 °C (75-82 °F), a general husbandry range for ornamental mollies.
• General pH guidance: 7.5-8.5; favor hard, alkaline water. These values are general molly care guidance, not species-specific parameters for a confirmed species.
• Recommended minimum aquarium: 76 liters (20 US gallons), preferably a long-format tank, with a mature biological filter and moderate flow.
• Temperament: Generally social and active; males may chase females.
• Compatibility: Peaceful fish that share hard, alkaline water requirements; avoid aggressive tankmates and fin nippers.
• Feeding: A varied omnivorous diet with plant-based foods, offered in easily consumed portions.
• Care highlights: Keep ammonia and nitrite at zero, perform regular partial water changes, and provide open swimming areas alongside planted shelter. The Balloon body shape may limit swimming ability; avoid strong currents. Routine salt addition is not required.

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.