Platinum Balloon Molly

Bring elegance and shimmering beauty to your freshwater aquarium with the Platinum Balloon Molly. This stunning livebearer features a brilliant platinum-white body with an iridescent sheen and the signature rounded balloon body shape that makes it a standout in any aquarium. Peaceful, active, and easy to care for, the Platinum Balloon Molly is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced fish keepers.

Platinum Balloon Mollies are social fish that thrive in community aquariums alongside other peaceful species. Their graceful swimming and bright coloration add movement and brilliance to planted and freshwater display tanks.

Product Features

• Common Name: Platinum Balloon Molly
• Scientific Name: Poecilia sphenops
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Care Level: Easy
• Diet: Omnivore – accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, algae-based foods, frozen foods, live foods, and fresh vegetables
• Adult Size: Approximately 2–3 inches
• Recommended Tank Size: 20 gallons or larger
• Temperature: 72–82°F
• pH: 7.0–8.2

Why You'll Love Them

• Brilliant platinum-white coloration with a beautiful metallic sheen
• Unique balloon body shape adds charm and character
• Peaceful and ideal for freshwater community aquariums
• Hardy, active, and beginner-friendly
• Excellent choice for planted and mixed-species tanks

For optimal health and vibrant coloration, maintain clean, stable water conditions and provide a varied diet that includes both vegetable matter and protein-rich foods. Platinum Balloon Mollies appreciate well-planted aquariums with plenty of swimming space and do best when kept in small groups.

Each fish is carefully selected, health-checked, and professionally packed to help ensure it arrives healthy and ready to acclimate to its new home.

Please Note: As live fish, each Platinum Balloon Molly is unique. Color intensity, body shape, and finnage may vary slightly from the photos shown.