Marble Sailfin Pleco
- Live Arrival Guarantee
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
The Marble Sailfin Pleco, also known as the Spotted Sailfin Pleco or Sailfin Plecostomus, is a majestic freshwater species admired for its striking marbled pattern and impressive dorsal fin. Beloved by aquarists for its beauty and algae-cleaning abilities, this sailfin pleco is both decorative and practical, keeping tanks spotless while serving as a captivating centerpiece fish. Perfect for large community aquariums, the Marble Sailfin Pleco brings a touch of the Amazon’s charm and natural balance to any freshwater setup.
Native to the slow-moving rivers and floodplains of South America, the Marble Sailfin Pleco (Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps) is recognized for its tall, sail-like dorsal fin and distinctive spotted or marbled body pattern. This peaceful bottom-dweller spends most of its time grazing on algae, driftwood, and biofilm, helping to maintain a clean and balanced aquarium ecosystem.
Unlike smaller pleco varieties, the Sailfin Plecostomus is best suited for medium to large tanks due to its eventual size, but its calm temperament makes it compatible with many community fish species.
A full-grown Marble Sailfin Pleco can reach up to 13–18 inches (33–45 cm) in captivity, making it one of the largest sailfin plecos available to hobbyists. Juveniles display distinct dark spots over a light brown to tan body, which develop into a stunning marbled pattern as they mature. Their expansive dorsal fin, resembling a ship’s sail, gives them their iconic name.
Sailfin Plecos are peaceful, nocturnal, and hardy fish that thrive in community aquariums. They coexist well with larger, non-aggressive tankmates, such as Cichlids, Tetras, Barbs, Loaches, and Silver Dollars. Avoid pairing them with small shrimp or delicate species that might be disturbed during their nightly foraging.
Provide plenty of driftwood, caves, and smooth rocks for resting and grazing. A spacious tank with good water flow and strong filtration is essential, as adult plecos are active and produce significant waste.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Marble Sailfin Pleco for sale and other freshwater fish for sale are carefully selected and packed with love! Visit us to buy them online or at our aquarium store in Virginia for more betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, live aquatic plants for sale, and aquarium supplies.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS FISH:
- Peaceful algae-eating pleco ideal for large aquariums
- Beautiful marbled and spotted body pattern with tall dorsal fin
- Reaches up to 18 inches when fully grown
- Hardy and beginner-friendly for experienced aquarists with large tanks
- Contributes to algae control and overall tank cleanliness
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Tank Size: Minimum 75 gallons for juveniles; 100+ gallons for adults
- Temperature: 74°–82°F (23°–28°C)
- pH: 6.5–7.8
- Hardness: 4–15 dGH
- Filtration: Strong filtration with consistent oxygenation and water movement
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Omnivorous with a preference for algae. Feed a variety of algae wafers, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber, spinach), and occasional protein-rich foods like shrimp or bloodworms.
- Tank Setup: Provide driftwood (essential for digestion), caves, and hiding areas. Use fine gravel or sand substrate to prevent injury to their sensitive undersides.
- Behavior: Peaceful and active mainly at night. They spend much of their time grazing on surfaces and resting under decor.
Visit here to learn more about How to Care for Pleco Fish.
