At Source Aquatics, we prioritize the safe transport of your Dalmatian Mollies. Here are our shipping guidelines:
- 📦 Shipments are conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays via FEDEX & UPS.
- 🕒 DOA Guarantee is applicable to next-day shipping, refunds less shipping costs.
- 🌡️ Temperature-appropriate packaging is used based on destination climate (local temperature info is helpful).
- 📆 We strive to avoid weekend shipping to minimize potential delays, depending on destination.
Your satisfaction and the health of the fish are our top priorities:
- 💸 Prompt refunds for DOA cases, less shipping costs.
- 🔄 Replacements where feasible.
- 🚚 Orders may take 2-3 business days to prepare for optimum quality.
- 💯 Full refunds for orders we cannot fulfill due to stock issues.
The Dalmatian Molly is a popular freshwater fish known for its striking black and white speckled pattern, resembling the coat of a Dalmatian dog. This lively and hardy species is a favorite among both novice and experienced aquarists for its beauty and ease of care.
- Distinctive black and white spotted appearance that adds visual interest to any tank
- Peaceful and sociable, making them great for community tanks
- Adaptable to a variety of water conditions, making them suitable for beginners
- Livebearers, providing an opportunity to observe fascinating reproductive behaviors
- Temperature: 72° – 78° F (22° – 26° C)
- pH: 7.5 – 8.5
- Hardness: 15-30 dGH
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
- Diet: Omnivorous; thrives on a diet of algae-based flake food, as well as frozen or live brine shrimp and bloodworms
- Social Behavior: Very peaceful, excellent for community tanks with other non-aggressive fish
- Origin: Bred selectively for its coloration from the Poecilia sphenops species
- Average Adult Size: Up to 4 inches (10 cm)
- Average Purchase Size: 1 – 2 inches (2.5 – 5 cm)



