Gold Lyretail Molly

The Gold Lyretail Molly, Poecilia sphenops, is a species of freshwater fish (live-bearer) that is closely related to the green swordtail (X. helleri). They make a great addition to a community tank to add a bright splash of gold that is sure to catch your eye. 

Males and females can be distinguished in a few ways, the main being the presence of a gonopodium (stick shaped reproductive organ). Males will also have a slightly pointed tail (caudal) fin.

Please Note: All fish shipments have a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee when shipping with Overnight (1 Day) option. All other options void our Live Arrival Guarantee for fish. 

The Gold Lyretail Molly can reach a max length of around 5 inches. 

We feed our fish a mix of frozen, live and prepared foods including daphnia, baby brine and cyclops. We also supplement their diet with a mix of Northfin Veggie and Community. 

Our Tank Parameters

• Ph: 7.0 to 8.0
• Gh: 8 to 16
• Kh:  4 to 7
• TDS: 180 to 250
• Temp: 72 to 80

Tank Recommendations

• Plants:Guppy Grass, water sprite, java ferns
• Other:Tank decorations to make fish comfortable