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Dwarf Molly Tank Mates & Compatibility

Dwarf Molly

Poecilia chica

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size5 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Compatible on paper, but will Dwarf Molly fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Dwarf Molly to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Dwarf Molly & Abei Puffer

Poecilia chica · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & Achara Catfish

Poecilia chica · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & Adolfo Cory

Poecilia chica · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Dwarf Molly & Adonis Pleco

Poecilia chica · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Poecilia chica · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Poecilia chica · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Poecilia chica · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Not Recommended
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & Afra Cichlid

Poecilia chica · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & African Arowana

Poecilia chica · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Molly & African Butterfly Cichlid

Poecilia chica · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Dwarf Molly & African Butterfly Fish

Poecilia chica · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & African Clawed Frog

Poecilia chica · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & African Dwarf Frog

Poecilia chica · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Dwarf Molly & African Jewel Cichlid

Poecilia chica · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & African Knifefish

Poecilia chica · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & African Lungfish

Poecilia chica · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & African Pike

Poecilia chica · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & African Pipefish

Poecilia chica · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Dwarf Molly & Agassiz Cory

Poecilia chica · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Dwarf Molly & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Poecilia chica · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Poecilia chica · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Molly & Allen's Rainbowfish

Poecilia chica · Chilatherina alleni

Ideal Tank Mates
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Dwarf Molly & Alligator Gar

Poecilia chica · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive

Dwarf Molly & Alligator Pleco

Poecilia chica · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution
Dwarf Molly: Mostly PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful