Black Ballon Molly Fish
- In stock, ready to ship
- 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 Black Balloon Molly, also known as the Black Molly Fish, is a captivating livebearer species admired for its deep, velvety black coloration and distinctive rounded “balloon” body shape. Its elegant look and calm nature make it one of the most sought-after freshwater fish for community aquariums.
The Black Balloon Molly (Poecilia sphenops) is a selectively bred variation of the common molly, originating from the warm, slow-moving rivers and coastal streams of Central and South America. Its “balloon” body is the result of careful breeding for a short, rounded shape, giving it a distinctive, adorable appearance.
Unlike many fish that fade into the background, the Black Molly Fish stands out boldly with its jet-black scales, smooth fins, and graceful swimming style. As a livebearer species, females give birth to live fry, making them both fascinating and easy to breed in captivity.
A full-grown Black Balloon Molly typically reaches 2.5 to 3 inches (6–7.5 cm) in length. Their deep, glossy black coloration absorbs light beautifully, giving these Molly fish an elegant, mirror-like sheen. The “balloon” body type, shorter, rounder, and fuller than standard mollies, adds visual variety to community tanks.
When kept in planted aquariums or against bright backgrounds, their dark contrast enhances the color vibrancy of other fish species, making them an ideal choice for aquascaped setups.
Black Balloon Mollies are peaceful, social fish that thrive in small groups of five or more. They coexist well with other gentle, community-friendly species such as Guppies, Platies, Swordtails, Corydoras, and Tetras.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Black Balloon Molly 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:
- Deep jet-black body with a unique rounded balloon shape
- Peaceful, hardy, and beginner-friendly livebearer fish
- Perfect for community aquariums with guppies, platies, and tetras
- Active, social, and easy to breed
- Adds contrast and elegance to planted tanks
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Tank Size: Minimum 15–20 gallons
- Temperature: 75°–82°F (24°–28°C)
- pH: 7.0–8.0
- Hardness: 10–25 dGH
- Filtration: Gentle to moderate flow with stable, clean water
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Omnivorous. Feed a mix of high-quality flakes, algae wafers, and frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia. Supplement their diet with plant-based foods like spinach or zucchini to support digestion and color vibrancy.
- Tank Setup: Provide live or artificial plants, rocks, and driftwood for hiding and comfort. Keep water parameters stable and perform regular water changes to maintain clarity and oxygen levels.
- Behavior: Peaceful and active; prefers the company of its own kind. Best kept in small groups of 5–6 for natural schooling behavior.
Visit here to explore more about How to Care for Molly Fish.
