Poecilia latipinna Popular name Green Sailfin Molly.Origin Southern and Gulf States of U.S.A., ranging into Mexico. Size 5 inches. in the aquarium just under 4 inches. Appearance This is the Molly usually available to aquarists,P. velifera being much more difficult to come by. Both Mollies have large sail-like dorsals, that in p, latipinna being smaller and much less handsome.The dorsal in P. latipinna is very variable. In only a few specimens is it fully developed. The body of the fish is olive brown with a pearly or bluish sheen in places. Behavior Good community fish. Feeding, Water conditiom, and Sexing As for P. vclifera. Breeding large females may produce just over 100 young, each measuring approximately 1/3 inch in length. Fry must have plenty of swimming room. Large dorsals develop in large outdoor pools, not in tanks. Tank-bred males usually remain rather small. Dorsal fin development occurs in the second year.Recommened feeding system Aquaze Tropical.

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