Alder Cones
- In stock, ready to ship
- Inventory on the way
- Live Arrival Guarantee
- Get free shipping on non-live fish orders over $75 and live fish orders over $300.
- 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.
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
Alder cones are a fantastic natural addition to freshwater aquariums, offering numerous benefits for both tropical fish and shrimp. These small cones, collected from alder trees, release beneficial tannins and other compounds as they decompose, creating a more natural and enriching environment for your aquatic life.
Benefits for Fish and Shrimp:
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Simulates Natural Habitat: Alder cones mimic the natural blackwater conditions found in some tropical environments. This can help reduce stress and encourage natural behaviors in your fish and shrimp.
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Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties: The tannins released by alder cones have natural antibacterial and antifungal properties, helping to maintain a healthy aquarium environment and potentially reducing the risk of infections.
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pH Buffering: Alder cones can help to slightly lower and stabilize the pH of your aquarium water, creating more favorable conditions for many tropical fish and shrimp species.
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Supplemental Food Source: As the cones decompose, they develop a biofilm that shrimp and some fish species will graze on, providing a natural and supplemental food source.
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Hiding Places: Alder cones offer additional hiding places for shrimp and small fish, helping them feel more secure and reducing stress.
Additional Benefits:
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Aesthetically Pleasing: Alder cones add a natural and visually appealing touch to your aquarium, enhancing its overall appearance.
- Easy to Use: Simply add a few cones to your aquarium and let them naturally decompose.
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Sustainable and Eco-Friendly: Alder cones are a natural and sustainable product, making them an environmentally responsible choice for your aquarium.
Enhance your freshwater aquarium with alder cones and provide a more natural, healthy, and enriching environment for your fish and shrimp.
A Note About Alder Cones and Water Color:
When added to your aquarium, alder cones will naturally release tannins into the water. This is completely normal and beneficial! Tannins are organic compounds that give the water a tea-like color, similar to the natural blackwater environments found in some tropical habitats.
Benefits of Tannins:
- Mimic natural habitat: Creating a more familiar environment for your fish and shrimp.
- Antibacterial and antifungal: Helping to maintain a healthy aquarium.
- pH buffering: Slightly lowering and stabilizing pH levels.
Rest assured, this color change is a sign that the alder cones are working their magic and providing a more enriching environment for your aquatic life.
