Marble Ballon Molly Fish
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- 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 Balloon Molly, also known as the Marbled Balloon Molly Fish, is one of the most delightful and eye-catching livebearers in the aquarium hobby. With its unique marbled black-and-white pattern and rounded “balloon” body shape, this balloon molly fish adds instant character and charm to any community tank.
A selectively bred variety of the common molly (Poecilia sphenops), the Marble Balloon Molly originates from Central and South America’s warm, slow-moving waters. Its “balloon” body shape comes from a naturally curved spine, giving it a rounded, adorable appearance. The marbled pattern, blending black, white, gray, and sometimes golden hues, makes every individual fish completely unique.
As a livebearer fish, the Balloon Molly gives birth to live fry instead of laying eggs, making it a fascinating species for those interested in small-scale breeding. These mollies are adaptable to both freshwater and lightly brackish environments.
A full-grown Marble Balloon Molly typically reaches about 2.5 to 3 inches (6–7.5 cm) in length. Their rounded belly, short body, and flowing fins give them an elegant yet playful look. Each fish showcases a different marbled pattern, ensuring no two look alike. Under aquarium lighting, their silver-white bodies with dark patches shimmer beautifully, making them a standout in any community tank.
Marble Balloon Mollies are peaceful, social fish that thrive in groups of five or more. They get along wonderfully with other calm community species such as Guppies, Platies, Swordtails, Tetras, and Corydoras catfish.
At our Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Marble 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:
- Peaceful, beginner-friendly livebearer fish
- Beautiful marbled black, white, and silver coloration
- Unique rounded “balloon” body shape
- Hardy and adaptable to various freshwater conditions
- Perfect for community 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: Moderate flow with clean, well-oxygenated water
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Omnivorous. Feed high-quality flakes, algae wafers, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia. They’ll also graze on algae and biofilm naturally forming in the tank.
- Tank Setup: Include live plants, rocks, and driftwood for hiding and resting. Moderate lighting and stable water parameters help bring out their marbled coloration.
- Behavior: Peaceful and active swimmers that prefer small groups. Females can produce fry monthly under good conditions, offering opportunities for livebearer breeding enthusiasts.
Visit here to explore more about How to Care for Molly Fish.
