Dalmatian Molly (Poecilia latipinna)

The Dalmatian Molly or Poecilia latipinna is also known as the Marbled Molly and has the ability to survive in freshwater or saltwater. This species of Molly is a hybrid version of the Sailfin Molly which has the same scientific name. As you can imagine, this hybrid version is black and white, much like a Dalmatian Dog.

The Dalmatian Molly is a fairly hardy and inexpensive fish to house in an aquarium. They only grow to about 5" in maximum length, so an aquarium of about 30 gallons or more should do the trick. The following water conditions in an tank with lots of plants are recommended, 68-82° F, KH 10-25, pH 7.0-7.8. This aquarium fish in an omnivore that should be fed a variety of food including, bloodworms, tubifex, brine shrimp and flake food. They work very well in a community tank with other peaceful fish. You can check out this fish in action in the video below...

These fish can be bred in an aquarium fairly easily. Dalmatian Molly fish give birth to live fry about every two months or so under the right conditions. They normally product 12 or more young that are quite large, almost 1/2" long!

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Warmouth (Lepomis gulosus)

The Warmouth or Lepomis gulosus is a freshwater fish from the Sunfish family (Centrarchidae) and is found in many places in North America. They can survive in a variety of climates from Florida to Alaska, and are normally seen in muddy bottom that have plenty of vegetation. These fish have even been stocked in other places outside of its native range.

Much like the Largemouth Bass, this fish can easily be differentiated from other Panfish by their huge mouths. Similar species like the Bluegill and Rock Bass may be close to the same size, but their mouths tend to be 2 times or more smaller than that of the Warmouth. Males of this species also have a bright orange spot at the base of the dorsal fin. One sure way to tell the difference between a Rock Bass and a Warmouth is the number of spines in their anal fin. Warmouth have only three spines, while Rock Bass have six spines in their anal fin. Warmouth fish are considered to be very easy to catch because of their overly aggressive behavior. They will often bite instantly if they are anywhere near the bait so be ready, these fish are quick! The World Record Warmouth was caught in Florida and weighed in at 2lbs 7oz and was over 12" in length. The Warmouth goes by several different names including, Redeye, Goggle-eye, Red-eyed Bream, Stump Knocker, Mudgapper, Mo-mouth, Morgan, Molly, Open Mouth, Weed Bass, Wood Bass, Strawberry Perch and Mud Bass.  You can actually keep Warmouth in a freshwater aquarium as well.  Here is some evidence of that in the short video below.

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