{"product_id":"black-and-gold-molly","title":"Black And Gold Molly","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Black \u0026amp; Gold Molly\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black \u0026amp; Gold Molly is a striking freshwater livebearer featuring a \u003cstrong\u003econtrasting combination of deep black and golden-yellow colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their bold pattern makes them an excellent feature fish for community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMollies are active, hardy and adaptable fish that are particularly well suited to beginner aquarists. They appreciate plenty of swimming space and benefit from an aquarium containing live plants and some open areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other livebearers, Mollies are \u003cstrong\u003eprolific breeders\u003c\/strong\u003e. Females give birth to free-swimming, fully formed fry rather than laying eggs. If males and females are kept together, regular breeding should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMollies can tolerate a wide range of water conditions and generally prefer \u003cstrong\u003eneutral to slightly alkaline, moderately hard water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePoecilia\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \u0026amp; Gold Molly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poeciliidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Fish \/ Livebearer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6–10 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 22–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.0–8.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4+ Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Livebearer \/ Prolific\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community and Planted Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Black \u0026amp; Gold Mollies easy to keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mollies are \u003cstrong\u003ehardy and beginner-friendly fish\u003c\/strong\u003e that adapt well to a range of aquarium conditions when water quality is maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Black \u0026amp; Gold Mollies get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on sex and variety, adults can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6–10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females generally larger than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Mollies breed easily?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mollies are prolific livebearers. Females can produce \u003cstrong\u003edozens of fry\u003c\/strong\u003e from a single brood, and breeding can occur regularly in suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Black \u0026amp; Gold Mollies eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are omnivores and should receive a varied diet of \u003cstrong\u003equality flakes and pellets, algae-based foods and occasional frozen or live foods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Mollies live with other community fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally peaceful and suitable for community aquariums with similarly sized, non-aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Mollies need plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey don't require live plants, but vegetation provides \u003cstrong\u003eshelter, grazing surfaces and protection for fry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping Mollies in very soft, acidic water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMollies generally prefer \u003cstrong\u003eharder, alkaline water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping too many males\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA higher female-to-male ratio can help reduce persistent male attention and stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderestimating their adult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMollies are active fish and need adequate swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMollies are enthusiastic eaters, but excess food can quickly degrade water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot planning for fry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf males and females are kept together, breeding is likely and populations can increase quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49091533176971,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/xFeHwhLH4mFI7THshKMPeVZKZFzrNerZntfcqLXWfghd0W6zvTsC4Kd9HpYTwNJvEkjEFfdpuFUh0FPYPQHE8WI0vcKw7J_oVO3BHIkB27F6mOo11AkfNruwrHCOjyxirlOpT6YJqPPrx9jFNWFHDqlch1vsEhzLf9K6Z-y3riArquZgypyZ9bb.jpg?v=1787871193","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/black-and-gold-molly","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}