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Tank Size: Provide a tank of at least 20 gallons for a small group of Lyretail Mollies. They are social and should be kept in groups of three or more.
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Water Parameters: Maintain stable conditions with a temperature range of 75-80°F (24-27°C), a pH level of 7.0-8.0, and moderately hard water.
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Filtration: Use efficient filtration to ensure good water quality and oxygenation. Mollies are sensitive to poor water conditions.
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Aquascape: Decorate the tank with live or silk plants, rocks, and driftwood. Mollies appreciate hiding spots and open swimming spaces.
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Tank Mates: Lyretail Mollies are peaceful and can be kept with other community fish that share similar water parameters.
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Diet: They are herbivores and accept a diet of high-quality flake or pellet foods, along with some vegetable matter like spirulina flakes and blanched vegetables.
