The Platinum Balloon Belly Molly is a bright, eye-catching livebearer prized for its shimmering silver-white coloration and distinctive rounded “balloon” body shape. These peaceful and active fish add constant motion and personality to community aquariums while standing out with their clean platinum sheen. Hardy and adaptable, they are excellent choices for beginner hobbyists as well as experienced aquarists looking to add a unique livebearer variety to their collection.
Approximate Shipping Size: 1–1.5 inches
Platinum Balloon Belly Mollies feature a luminous metallic white to silver body that reflects beautifully under aquarium lighting. Their shortened, rounded body gives them a compact balloon-style profile, while their flowing fins and bright coloration make them a standout centerpiece in planted or community tanks.
These mollies are peaceful, social fish that do best when kept in small groups. They are constantly active swimmers that explore all areas of the aquarium. Males may occasionally display toward each other, but aggression is typically mild and easily managed in properly sized tanks with adequate space.
Platinum Balloon Belly Mollies are adaptable and thrive in stable community aquariums with moderate filtration and open swimming areas. A mix of plants and open space encourages natural activity and reduces stress.
Tank Size: 20 gallons minimum
Temperature: 74–82°F
pH: 7.0–8.2
Hardness: Moderate to hard
Aquascape: Plants, open swimming areas, gentle to moderate flow
Good companions include guppies, platies, swordtails, peaceful tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, peaceful rainbowfish, and other non-aggressive community fish. Avoid large aggressive species or fin-nippers.
Platinum Balloon Belly Mollies are omnivores that benefit from a varied diet. Offer high-quality flakes or pellets along with algae-based foods, blanched vegetables, frozen foods, and occasional live treats to maintain strong health and coloration.
Scientific Name: Poecilia sphenops
Common Name: Platinum Balloon Belly Molly
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful, Active
Diet: Omnivore
Max Size: ~2.5–3 inches
Tank Level: Mid to Upper
Behavior: Social Livebearer
The Platinum Balloon Belly Molly is a bright, eye-catching livebearer prized for its shimmering silver-white coloration and distinctive rounded “balloon” body shape. These peaceful and active fish add constant motion and personality to community aquariums while standing out with their clean platinum sheen. Hardy and adaptable, they are excellent choices for beginner hobbyists as well as experienced aquarists looking to add a unique livebearer variety to their collection.
Approximate Shipping Size: 1–1.5 inches
Platinum Balloon Belly Mollies feature a luminous metallic white to silver body that reflects beautifully under aquarium lighting. Their shortened, rounded body gives them a compact balloon-style profile, while their flowing fins and bright coloration make them a standout centerpiece in planted or community tanks.
These mollies are peaceful, social fish that do best when kept in small groups. They are constantly active swimmers that explore all areas of the aquarium. Males may occasionally display toward each other, but aggression is typically mild and easily managed in properly sized tanks with adequate space.
Platinum Balloon Belly Mollies are adaptable and thrive in stable community aquariums with moderate filtration and open swimming areas. A mix of plants and open space encourages natural activity and reduces stress.
Tank Size: 20 gallons minimum
Temperature: 74–82°F
pH: 7.0–8.2
Hardness: Moderate to hard
Aquascape: Plants, open swimming areas, gentle to moderate flow
Good companions include guppies, platies, swordtails, peaceful tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, peaceful rainbowfish, and other non-aggressive community fish. Avoid large aggressive species or fin-nippers.
Platinum Balloon Belly Mollies are omnivores that benefit from a varied diet. Offer high-quality flakes or pellets along with algae-based foods, blanched vegetables, frozen foods, and occasional live treats to maintain strong health and coloration.
Scientific Name: Poecilia sphenops
Common Name: Platinum Balloon Belly Molly
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful, Active
Diet: Omnivore
Max Size: ~2.5–3 inches
Tank Level: Mid to Upper
Behavior: Social Livebearer
