Sailfin molly
Poecilia latipinna
Poeciliidae
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Temperature
24-28 °C
pH
7.5-8.5
Size
15 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank100 L
Price$$$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginNorth America
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Sailfin mollies are peaceful fish that thrive in temperatures between 24-28°C and pH levels of 7.5-8.5. They require a minimum tank size of 100L and are suitable for experienced aquarists.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (4)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Endlers guppy Poecilia wingei Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Guppy Poecilia reticulata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Molly Poecilia sphenops Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Southern platyfish Xiphophorus maculatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
1 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Green swordtail Xiphophorus hellerii Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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