A beautiful molly variety with a pure white, sometimes pearl-like body. Peaceful, hardy, and easy to keep, making it a favorite for aquarists seeking elegance in their tanks.
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A beautiful molly variety with a pure white, sometimes pearl-like body. Peaceful, hardy, and easy to keep, making it a favorite for aquarists seeking elegance in their tanks.
White Mollies have a uniform, snow-white or pearlescent body with translucent fins. Some individuals show subtle silver or platinum hues under bright lighting. Males are slimmer with a gonopodium, while females are rounder and larger-bodied. Their sleek and graceful swimming makes them eye-catching in community tanks.
3-5 years
Omnivorous; enjoys algae, high-quality flakes, spirulina-based foods, and live/frozen options like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia.
White Mollies are a graceful and hardy fish variety that adds elegance to aquariums. Their calm temperament, simple care needs, and prolific breeding make them ideal for aquarists of all skill levels. Whether in a planted tank or a mixed community, their snow-white appearance stands out beautifully.
Beginner
20 gallons (larger for groups)
7.0 to 8.5
10–30 dGH
72–82°F (22–28°C)
3 to 4 inches
Guppies, Platies, Swordtails, Corydoras, peaceful barbs, danios, tetras, snails, and shrimp (with monitoring).
Large aggressive cichlids, fin-nipping fish like tiger barbs, and predatory species.
Poecilia sphenops (White Molly variety)
Poeciliidae
Central and South America – particularly Mexico, Colombia, and surrounding waters
Peaceful and community-oriented; prefers groups. Males may spar lightly, but generally coexist peacefully.
Feed 2–3 times daily. Offer a mix of flakes, algae wafers, and spirulina for vegetable matter, along with live/frozen foods like daphnia and brine shrimp for protein. Supplement with blanched vegetables such as zucchini or spinach.
Livebearer; females give birth to fully formed, free-swimming fry.
White Mollies, like other mollies, are prolific livebearers. Females can give birth to 20–100 fry approximately every 4–6 weeks. Provide dense plants, spawning mops, or breeding boxes for fry protection, as adults may eat them. Fry grow quickly when fed finely crushed flakes, microworms, or baby brine shrimp.
pH: 7.0–8.5, Temperature: 72–82°F, Hardness: 10–30 dGH, Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm, Nitrate: <30 ppm
Ich, fin rot, velvet disease, fungal infections, and stress-related illnesses from poor water quality. Maintaining clean water and adding a touch of salt can help prevent issues.
Peaceful and community-friendly, though males may show mild territorial behavior during breeding.
White Mollies are peaceful, social, and active swimmers. They do best in small groups of 4–6 or more. Males may occasionally chase females, especially during breeding periods, so a male-to-female ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 is ideal. They constantly graze on algae and biofilm, contributing to aquarium cleanliness.
White Mollies are a striking variety of Poecilia sphenops, admired for their solid white or slightly pearl-colored bodies. Their clean and elegant look makes them especially desirable for aquascaped aquariums, where their neutral tones contrast beautifully with plants and other fish. Like other mollies, they are hardy, adaptable, and thrive in both freshwater and slightly brackish conditions. They are prolific breeders, and females often give birth to dozens of fry in a single batch. Because of their resilience and peaceful demeanor, White Mollies are perfect for both beginners and experienced aquarists looking to add graceful beauty to their tanks.