Livebearers for Your Home Aquarium: Livebearer Fish List

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Guppy

Guppies: Popular and versatile aquarium fish. Small size, diverse colors, patterns, and tail styles. Effective mosquito larvae eaters.

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Common Molly

Mollies: Versatile and hardy fish. Larger size, salt-loving, and adaptable. Easy to care for, available in various colors.

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Sailfin Molly

Sailfin Molly: Popular species, coastal origins. Up to 4-5 inches. Thrives with saltwater. Colorful dorsal fins, vegetarian diet.

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Yucatan Molly

Yucatan Molly: Large size, distinct dorsal fin rays. Males up to 6 inches, females up to 8 inches. Requires warm, saltwater environment.

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Southern Platy

Southern Platy: Popular livebearer with various colors and forms. Tolerates different conditions, thrives in warm, slightly salty water. 10-gallon tank recommended.

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Variable Platy

Variable Platies: Smaller size, limited color options (gold, red, black). Easy to care for, hardy. Thrive in moderate temperatures, alkaline water.

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Endler’s Livebearer

Endler's Livebearers: Colorful nano fish for small tanks. Similar to guppies in breeding and care. Also known as Endler's guppies.

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Swordtail

Swordtail livebearers: Vibrant fish from Mexico & Central America. Colorful males with extended tail fins. Easy to care for & non-fussy eaters.

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Redtail Splitfin

Redtail splitfin: Hardy livebearer, 2-3 inches long. Suitable for small tanks. Tolerant of various conditions. Not picky eaters. Ideal for beginners.

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Skiffia multipunctata

Endangered Skiffia multipunctata: Small fish (2 inches). Caution required. Suitable for 10-gallon tank. Males nip each other. Not picky eaters.

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