Blood Red Molly
Add bold, warm colour and constant activity to your freshwater aquarium with the Blood Red Molly (Poecilia spp.). Despite the name, Blood Red Mollies can display beautiful shades ranging from deep orange and reddish-orange to red, depending on the individual fish.
Blood Red Mollies are active, social livebearers that make an excellent addition to peaceful community aquariums. They are relatively easy to care for and are especially well suited to planted tanks. Like other mollies, they give birth to live fry rather than laying eggs, making them a fun choice for aquarists interested in breeding livebearers.
Care Information:
Common Name: Blood Red Molly
Scientific Name: Poecilia spp.
Adult Size: Approximately 3–4 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)
Temperament: Peaceful and active
Care Level: Beginner
Social Grouping: Best kept in groups, ideally with more females than males
Breeding: Livebearer and relatively easy to breed
Diet: Omnivorous. Feed a varied diet of quality flakes or pellets supplemented with vegetable-based foods and occasional frozen or live foods
Aquarium Setup: Prefers clean, well-filtered water with open swimming space and live plants
Please note: Although this variety is commonly called a Blood Red Molly, individual fish may appear more orange or reddish-orange than true red. Colour intensity can vary between individuals.
Blood Red Mollies available in Ottawa, Ontario from Ottawa Tropical Fish. Local pickup in Barrhaven.
Due to the nature of live aquatic animals, all livestock and plant sales are final. We do not accept returns or exchanges once fish, invertebrates, or plants have left our care.
Livestock at Pickup
All livestock is inspected prior to sale and provided in good condition. Customers are encouraged to inspect their fish, shrimp, or snails at pickup and raise any concerns before leaving.
Once livestock leaves our care, Ottawa Tropical Fish cannot control transportation, acclimation, water parameters, tank conditions or interactions with existing livestock. For this reason, we cannot guarantee livestock after pickup.
Ottawa Tropical Fish is not responsible for losses resulting from:
Improper acclimation or sudden changes in temperature or water parameters
Poor water quality, uncycled aquariums or unsuitable tank conditions
Aggression, predation or incompatibility with existing tank mates
Improper care after pickup
Live Plants
Plants are provided in good condition at the time of pickup. Some melting, leaf loss or changes in appearance can occur while plants adjust to new water parameters and aquarium conditions. This normal adjustment is not covered.
Please contact us before purchasing if you are unsure whether a species is suitable for your aquarium. We are happy to help with compatibility and care recommendations.