{"product_id":"golden-black-lyretail-molly-poecilia-sphenops","title":"Golden Black Lyretail Molly  – Poecilia sphenops","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1bigvrc\" data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eBlack Lyretail Molly\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eBlack Lyretail Molly (\u003cem data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"160\"\u003ePoecilia sphenops\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking and elegant livebearer known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"291\"\u003edeep jet-black coloration and beautifully extended lyre-shaped tail fins\u003c\/strong\u003e. The elongated upper and lower tail rays create a graceful, flowing appearance that makes this fish stand out in any aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eThis variety is both \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"472\"\u003ehardy and beginner-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a popular choice for community aquariums. 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Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eMollies prefer aquariums with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003egood water quality and moderate swimming space\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eRecommended aquarium features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e• Open swimming areas\u003cbr data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e• Live plants and décor\u003cbr data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e• Moderate water flow\u003cbr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e• Optional slightly brackish conditions (not required but tolerated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1meyzg0\" data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eBlack Lyretail Mollies are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" 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