{"product_id":"super-gold-balloon-molly","title":"Super Gold Balloon Molly (Poecilia sphenops)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Gold Balloon Molly\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular freshwater livebearer known for its bright gold coloration and rounded “balloon” body shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePoecilia sphenops\u003c\/em\u003e (balloon morph)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Gold Balloon Molly, Gold Balloon Molly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 years (with good care)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, social\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep metallic \u003cstrong\u003egold\/yellow coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShortened, rounded body\u003c\/strong\u003e due to selective breeding (“balloon” form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly slower swimmer than standard mollies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons minimum (larger if keeping a group)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5–8.5 (prefers alkaline water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to hard (GH 15–30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; avoid strong currents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants + open swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany keepers successfully add \u003cstrong\u003ea small amount of aquarium salt\u003c\/strong\u003e, though it’s optional if water parameters are stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnivorous—best color and health with variety:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality \u003cstrong\u003espirulina or algae-based flakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen\/live foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept in \u003cstrong\u003egroups\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal ratio: \u003cstrong\u003e1 male : 2–3 females\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with other peaceful fish:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuppies, platies, swordtails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras (warm-water species)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful tetras (alkaline-tolerant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLivebearer\u003c\/strong\u003e (gives birth to free-swimming fry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeds easily in home aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFry should be separated or provided dense plants for survival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overfeeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain excellent water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Danshuiyu Indonesia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51043655450942,"sku":"47461941050942","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/files\/1_Gold_Balloon_Molly.jpg?v=1742573739","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/super-gold-balloon-molly","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}