Gold Dust Molly Care Guide
Poecilia sphenops var. Gold Dust · Freshwater Fish
What Gold Dust Molly look like
The Gold Dust Molly is a domestic Poecilia sphenops color morph with a golden body and scattered dark speckling. It keeps the normal molly profile with a slightly elongated livebearer body, rounded caudal fin, and small upturned mouth. Males are slimmer with a gonopodium.
Behavior & temperament
Gold Dust Mollies are active peaceful livebearers but need better water quality and hardness than many beginner fish. They prefer hard, alkaline water, steady warmth, and vegetable-rich food. Keep in groups with more females than males or male-only displays. They give birth to live fry and may eat some young.
Diet & feeding
Gold Dust Mollies are omnivores that should receive a vegetable-forward diet. Feed spirulina flakes, algae wafers, quality livebearer pellets, blanched greens, daphnia, brine shrimp, and occasional small frozen foods.
Behind the name
Gold Dust refers to the golden body overlaid with small black dust-like spots.
Plan your tank
Check the numbers before you buy: tank volume, a stocking plan, cycle progress, water changes, and your ongoing care routine.
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