10 PK Black Lyretail Molly Fry (UNSEXED) For Sale

With over 30 years of experience, we take pride in providing healthy, high-quality aquatic livestock and dependable service. Our animals are carefully maintained and prepared for shipment with their health and safety as our priority.

You will receive 10 Black Lyretail Molly Fry.

Life Stage: Fry

Sex: Unsexed

The photos shown in this listing are representative of the fish you may receive. Because these fish are sold as young fry, their adult coloration, body shape, fin development, and overall appearance may not yet be fully developed and may continue to change as they grow and mature.

Common Name: Black Lyretail Molly

Scientific Name: Poecilia spp.

Black Lyretail Mollies are a classic and striking ornamental molly variety known for their solid dark black coloration paired with distinctive decorative lyretail fins. As they mature, their deep black appearance and elegant tail shape create a bold and eye-catching addition to freshwater aquariums.

The \"Black\" characteristic refers to the rich, solid dark black coloration displayed across the body and fins, giving these mollies their distinctive and dramatic appearance.

The \"Lyretail\" characteristic refers to the distinctive extended shape of the caudal fin, with elongated upper and lower portions creating the decorative lyre-shaped appearance associated with this variety.

This listing is specifically for 10 unsexed Black Lyretail Molly Fry.

Due to their young age and small size, the sex of individual fry cannot be guaranteed or reliably determined. Buyers may receive any combination of males and females as the fish grow and mature.

Because these fish are sold as fry, their coloration and physical characteristics are still developing. Young fish may initially display less-developed coloration and fins than mature examples of the variety. Their solid dark black adult coloration and lyretail characteristics may become more pronounced as they grow and mature.

Due to the small size and young age of molly fry, it can be difficult to accurately distinguish lyretail from non-lyretail individuals before their fins are fully developed.

Because this listing is specifically for Black Lyretail Molly Fry, we will do our best to select and send lyretail fry. However, some non-lyretail individuals may occasionally be included in the group due to the difficulty of accurately identifying tail type at such a young age.

Likewise, listings for non-lyretail molly fry may occasionally include some lyretail individuals for the same reason.

Exact tail type cannot be guaranteed on each individual fry.

As the fry grow and their fins continue to develop, their adult tail shape and lyretail characteristics should become easier to distinguish.

Because these are young live animals, exact adult coloration, sex, tail type, fin development, size, and overall appearance cannot be guaranteed. Physical characteristics can be influenced by genetics, age, diet, environment, aquarium conditions, stress, and overall health.

Mollies are active, social livebearing fish that are popular among both beginner and experienced aquarists. As the fry grow, they should be provided with adequate aquarium space appropriate for their increasing adult size.

A well-maintained aquarium with stable water parameters is recommended. Fry may benefit from live or artificial plants and other areas of cover that provide shelter and help create a comfortable growing environment.

Black Lyretail Molly Fry are omnivorous and should be provided with a varied, high-quality diet consisting of appropriately sized foods that they can easily consume. Suitable foods may include finely crushed quality flakes, appropriately sized fry foods, small pellets, algae-based foods, spirulina, and other foods formulated for growing tropical freshwater fish.

Frequent appropriately sized feedings combined with good water quality can help support healthy growth and development. As the fry mature, they can gradually transition to appropriately sized adult foods.

Because these mollies are sold as unsexed fry, the fish may develop into males, females, or a combination of both. If both sexes are present, breeding may occur once the fish reach reproductive maturity and are kept under suitable conditions.

Receiving unsexed fry does not guarantee that both males and females will be included, nor does it guarantee any specific male-to-female ratio, successful breeding, or the production or survival of future offspring.

pH: 7.0–8.5

Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

Adult Size: Approximately 3–5 inches, depending on sex and the individual

Temperament: Generally peaceful and active

Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Please research the specific care requirements of mollies before purchasing. Water parameters should remain stable, and all new livestock should be properly acclimated upon arrival.

Mollies generally prefer harder, more alkaline water and may not thrive in very soft or acidic conditions. Maintaining good water quality, appropriate mineral content, and stable parameters is important for their long-term health.

Because this listing contains 10 molly fry, buyers should ensure that their aquarium or holding system provides adequate space, filtration, and water quality management as the fish grow toward adulthood.

• We ship live animals on Mondays only.

• Federal holidays, severe weather, carrier delays, and other circumstances may affect the shipping schedule. When necessary, shipment may be delayed for the safety of the animals.

• Shipping cost varies depending on location.

• Handling costs are included in the listing price.

• We ship only within the continental United States.

• We do not ship to APO or PO Box addresses.

Please ensure that your shipping address is correct before placing your order and monitor tracking information so you are prepared to receive your shipment promptly.

We take great care when preparing and packaging our livestock for shipment. In the unfortunate event that a fish arrives deceased (DOA), please contact us within ONE (1) HOUR of the carrier-recorded delivery time.

To qualify for our DOA policy, the buyer must provide clear photographs showing the deceased fish inside the original, unopened shipping bag within the required one-hour timeframe.

Once the DOA claim has been verified, we will issue a refund for the purchase price of the affected fish.

Shipping charges are nonrefundable.

Claims submitted outside the one-hour timeframe or without the required photographic documentation may not qualify for a refund.

The buyer is responsible for researching and understanding the care requirements of the species before purchasing.

The buyer is also responsible for knowing and complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and restrictions regarding the ownership and possession of live aquatic animals in their location.

It is the buyer\'s responsibility to confirm that this species is legal to own and possess in their specific jurisdiction before purchasing.

By purchasing, the buyer acknowledges that they have confirmed the animals are legal to own and possess in their jurisdiction.

Thank you for your business and for trusting us with your aquatic livestock!