{"product_id":"molly-sphenops-black","title":"Molly Sphenops Black","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ax7wcg\" data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eBlack Molly (Poecilia sphenops)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eThe Black Molly is a sleek and elegant freshwater fish known for its deep, velvety black coloration and smooth, flowing fins. 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