Cremecicle Molly
The Cremecicle Molly is a farm raised color morph of the wild type Poecilia shenops, first described by Valenciennes in 1846. The wild type is found in Mexico and Central America. The Cremecicle Molly has been selectively bred to produce a fish with a gold body and fins with a white/cream belly region. There may be a bit of black flecking on the body. As a livebearer, the male will have a pointed shaped anal fin (gonopodium) while the female has a fan shaped anal fin. Growing to about 3 inches in length, the Cremecicle Molly is an omnivore and will eat most all aquarium foods. Be sure to include some vegetable based foods in the diet. As a Molly, this fish prefers harder water with a fair amount of salt, up to one cup per 10 gallons! The Cremecicle Molly will prefer cover in the aquarium and will spend most of its time hovering near an ornament/rock/driftwood. Very peaceful, they will get along with almost all Community fish. The Cremecicle Molly can be kept in pairs or small groups; the males are not that aggressive towards one another. This color morph was most likely derived from the Gold Dust color morph.
Approximate arrival size for Mollies: 1.5 to 2 inches
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