What is velifera?

Velifera is a genus of freshwater fish from the family Poeciliidae, which are primarily found in Mexico and Central America. They are commonly known as molly fish and are popular in the aquarium trade due to their attractive appearance and ease of care. Velifera species are omnivorous and prefer to be kept in a tank with a pH between 7 and 8. They are known for being peaceful and can be kept in community aquariums with other peaceful fish species. Velifera females are famous for giving birth to live young, which makes them popular among breeders. Some of the most commonly kept species in the genus include Sailfin molly (Poecilia latipinna) and Yucatan molly (Poecilia velifera).