{"id":25881,"date":"2026-04-05T06:26:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T05:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25881"},"modified":"2026-04-05T06:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T05:27:55","slug":"assorted-balloon-molly-fish-poecilia-sphenops-3cm-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=assorted-balloon-molly-fish-poecilia-sphenops-3cm-2","title":{"rendered":"Assorted Balloon Molly Fish Poecilia Sphenops 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Assorted Balloon Molly Fish Poecilia Sphenops 3cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> Assorted Balloon Mollies, scientifically known as Poecilia Sphenops, are charming and unique freshwater fish renowned for their distinctive balloon-shaped bodies and vibrant array of colors. Originating from Central America, these mollies captivate enthusiasts with their lively personalities and adaptability to various aquarium conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Hailing from the rivers and freshwater streams of Central America, Assorted Balloon Mollies thrive in warm, well-maintained aquariums that replicate their native habitats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> These omnivorous fish eagerly consume a varied diet consisting of high-quality flake or pellet food, supplemented with occasional treats like live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, or vegetable matter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Assorted Balloon Mollies generally coexist harmoniously with peaceful tank mates such as other mollies, guppies, platies, and peaceful tetras. Avoid housing them with aggressive or fin-nipping species to maintain their well-being.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> Known for their amiable temperament, these mollies display minimal aggression, making them suitable for community aquariums. However, male mollies may exhibit territorial behavior occasionally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Suitable for aquarists of various experience levels, Assorted Balloon Mollies are relatively easy to care for, provided their tank environment meets their basic requirements for water quality and temperature stability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong> Maintaining stable water conditions is crucial for their health. Aim for a temperature range of 75-82\u00b0F (24-28\u00b0C), a pH level between 7.5 and 8.5, and moderately hard water with proper filtration and regular water changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[videopress nTprtSVa w=1920 h=1080]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1255,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[91,314],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-25881","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-molly","7":"product_cat-temperate-fish","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/25881","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=25881"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=25881"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=25881"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=25881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}