Balloon Molly
The Balloon Molly is a hybrid variation of Poecilia latipinna,the Sailfin Molly. The Balloon Molly has an arched back and a rounded, large belly. Color varieties include a combination of black, yellow, and white.
Balloon Molly
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith
Poecilia latipinna ...
PS I also have sailfin & Balloon mollys, extremely cute but not as goofy as Dalmatians. p.s. I love your site...
From: Beverly
Date:03/29/2002
At last! ...
There are many species of mollies, including the black molly, sailfin molly, balloon molly and silver molly. Mollies are not freshwater fish, but brackish fish meaning they require a small salt concentration in their habitat.
Whenever my male balloon molly harrasses the female balloon molly when she's expecting, he'll (I'm fairly sure it's male) make him back off by disdracting his attention while the female has a chance to go hide in the plecos stump.
There are several other popular breeds, like the golden molly nicknamed "24 karat", or the balloon molly, which however has a deformed spine and a decreased lifespan due to the associated health problems.
When I first saw this plant it was love at first sight, but to my dismay it took over my 40 liter Balloon Molly tank. This is a very fast grower and needs to be pruned regularly.
 See also: Fish, Molly, Water, Aquarium, Species
  
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