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Goal #1: Keep my molly fish healthy and safe.
Goal #2: Make the tank look nice with plants and decorations.
Goal #3: Learn how to take care of freshwater fish.

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Fish Type: Livebearer fish

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Molly fish usually get along with:

1. Guppies

2. Platies

3. Swordtails

Aggression Level: Community fish (friendly and peaceful).

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Mollies live in freshwater.

3 facts:

1. They like clean water with a filter.

2. They like slightly warm water.

3. They can live with other peaceful freshwater fish.

Natural Spaces: In rivers and streams, mollies have lots of room to swim.

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Plants (real or fake)

Rocks

Hiding caves

Typical Costs:
Plants: $5–15
Rocks/caves: $10–20

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I would use gravel.

Cost: About $10–20 for a bag.

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Lighting is used so you can see the fish and to help plants grow.
Yes, you need lighting.
Leave it on about 8–12 hours a day.

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A hood keeps fish from jumping out and keeps water clean.
Yes, you need one.

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Natural water: about 72–78°F.
Yes, a heater is needed to keep it warm.

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A hang-on-back filter would work best for mollies.

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At least 20 gallons for mollies to be happy.

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Mollies breathe with gills, but they need oxygen in the water.
An air pump or bubbler helps give them air.

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I chose these items because mollies need warm, clean freshwater to live in. The filter keeps the water clean, the heater keeps the water the right temperature, and the air pump makes sure they can breathe. Decorations and plants give them places to hide and explore so they feel safe and happy.

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Petco. “Molly Care Sheet.” Petco.com

LiveAquaria. “Molly Fish Care.” LiveAquaria.com

Aquarium Co-Op. “How to Care for Mollies.” Aquariumcoop.com