Molly Fish Price in India 2026 - Black, Balloon, Sailfin & More
Molly fish prices in India for black, balloon, dalmatian, lyretail, and sailfin varieties, with care costs and breeding basics for beginners.
Mollies (Poecilia sphenops and Poecilia latipinna) are among the top three best-selling aquarium fish in India, right alongside guppies and goldfish. They are hardy, peaceful, cheap, and give birth to live young, which makes them the classic first breeding fish for Indian hobbyists. Prices start at just ₹15-20 per fish, and even the fanciest sailfin varieties stay under ₹300.
Molly Fish Price List India 2026
| Molly Variety | Price Range (INR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black Molly | ₹20 - ₹60 | Jet black classic; most popular molly in India |
| White / Silver Molly | ₹20 - ₹60 | Clean white body |
| Golden Molly | ₹25 - ₹70 | Bright orange-gold |
| Dalmatian Molly | ₹40 - ₹100 | White with black speckles |
| Balloon Molly (all colours) | ₹40 - ₹120 | Round-bodied form; very popular with kids |
| Lyretail Molly | ₹40 - ₹100 | Forked lyre-shaped tail |
| Marble / Panda Molly | ₹40 - ₹100 | Mixed black and white patches |
| Sailfin Molly | ₹80 - ₹250 | Tall dorsal fin; males are showpieces |
| Breeding Trio (1 male, 2 females) | ₹60 - ₹300 | Priced by variety; best way to start breeding |
Mollies available now at Kolathur Fish Market
See all with live pricesThese are our current catalogue prices. The ranges in the guide are typical market prices across India.
What Affects Molly Price in India?
Body Form and Finnage
Standard-bodied mollies are bred in massive volumes and stay under ₹70. Balloon mollies cost a little more because the round body form sells fast in retail shops. Sailfin males with a full, tall dorsal fin are the premium molly in India; a large flag-finned male can touch ₹250.
Size and Condition
Most shop mollies are sold at 1-1.5 inches. Fully grown adults, especially pregnant females, cost 1.5-2x more. A visibly gravid (square-bellied) female is often deliberately priced higher because she delivers 20-60 free fry within weeks.
Molly Care Cost Basics
- Tank: 40 litres for a trio; mollies are active swimmers and grow to 3-4 inches
- Water: 24-28°C, hard alkaline water; mollies love a pinch of aquarium salt (they tolerate brackish water)
- Filter: any gentle filter works; sponge filters (₹150-400) are fry-safe
- Food: flakes plus vegetable matter (₹100-200 per month); mollies graze on algae constantly
- Breeding: females drop live fry every 4-6 weeks; provide dense plants or a breeding box
- Monthly running cost: under ₹150 for a small molly tank
Where to Buy Molly Fish in India
Kolathur Fish Market in Chennai supplies mollies wholesale to pet shops across India, so buying directly from KFM gets you the freshest stock at source prices. We ship mollies pan-India in oxygen-packed bags; they are excellent travellers and arrive active.
💡Buying tip: Choose mollies with full, rounded bellies and erect fins. A molly with a pinched belly or wobbling swim (the "shimmies") is stressed by soft or cold water and rarely recovers in a new tank.