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These peaceful livebearers (Poecilia sphenops) reproduce readily, with females giving birth to live fry rather than laying eggs. To minimize stress, maintain a higher female-to-male ratio, as males can be persistent in their breeding behavior.\n\nReaching up to 4 inches, Black Mollies thrive in moderate hardness water with a pH of 7.5–8.2 and temperatures between 65–80°F. Native to Central America and captive bred for the aquarium hobby, they're hardy and adaptable to community setups.\n\nFeed small flake or pellet foods supplemented with small frozen or live foods for optimal health and coloration.","brand":"Central Florida Cichlids","offers":[{"title":"5 PACK","offer_id":44570848624723,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 PACK","offer_id":44570848657491,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"INDIVIDUAL","offer_id":44570848690259,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/6649\/9155\/files\/FullSizeRender_e6633387-7ca4-4dfe-9cae-5f8ab7fbea8b.jpg?v=1778290322"},{"product_id":"assorted-endler","title":"Assorted Endler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndlers (Poecilia wingei) are vibrant, small livebearers originating from Venezuela's Paria Peninsula. 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Reaches 3.5\" and prefers neutral to slightly alkaline water (pH 7.0–8.0) at 65–80°F. Feeds on small flakes, pellets, and frozen foods. Compatible with tetras, other livebearers, rainbowfish, dwarf cichlids, and peaceful bottom-dwellers. A low-maintenance choice for mixed community setups.","brand":"Central Florida Cichlids","offers":[{"title":"10 Pack","offer_id":44571200716883,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pack","offer_id":44571209367635,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/6649\/9155\/files\/FullSizeRender_a7392af4-e592-41f6-8250-8d16e3776c85.jpg?v=1778290294"},{"product_id":"pineapple-swordtail","title":"Pineapple Swordtail","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdeal for beginners, Pineapple Swordtails are peaceful community fish that thrive in established tanks. As livebearers, females produce live fry without eggs. 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