Orange 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
Orange Molly Fish (Poecilia Sphenops), also known as Sunset Molly, is a vibrant, beginner-friendly freshwater species prized for its striking orange to golden coloration. Native to warm, slow-moving waters in Central America, this molly has been selectively bred for its color and adaptability. It typically grows to 2-4 inches and thrives in slightly alkaline, hard water with temperatures between 72-82°F. Orange Mollies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to free-swimming fry, making them especially popular among hobbyists interested in easy home breeding. Their peaceful temperament also makes them great additions to community tanks, where they get along well with other non-aggressive fish.
What sets the Orange Molly apart is its incredible hardiness and dietary flexibility. As omnivores, they readily accept both plant matter and protein-rich foods, including algae wafers, flake food, and live treats like brine shrimp. These fish are active swimmers and do best in small groups with more females than males to reduce stress. Because of their high bioload, they require good filtration and regular water changes. Their dazzling coloration, engaging behavior, and low-maintenance care requirements make them ideal for aquarists of all levels looking to brighten up their tank with a splash of color.
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Orange Molly Fish for sale are tank-bred, grown, and sold with love and care. Visit our fish store online or our aquarium store in Virginia for more high-quality freshwater fish for sale. We have a lot more fish available for sale, such as betta fish for sale, aquatic plants for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, freshwater snails for sale, and other aquarium supplies.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS FISH:
- Bright Color and Beauty: Orange Molly will add a pop of vivid orange or sunset gold to your tank.
- Peaceful and Active Behavior: They are peaceful and social fish that enjoy swimming around in groups. You’ll often see them exploring the tank, interacting with each other.
- Easy Breeding: They breed easily and often, so it’s a fun experience if you’re interested in watching the life cycle of fish.
- Hardy and Beginner-Friendly: Orange Molly is tough and can handle small water changes better than many other fish. They’re perfect for beginners learning about aquarium care.
- Tank Helpers: While they’re not algae eaters like snails, they do nibble on algae and help keep the tank a bit cleaner.
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Temperature: 72 - 82°F (22 - 28°C)
- pH Range: 7.0 - 8.2
- Hardness: 10 - 25 dGH (moderately hard to hard)
- Tank Size: Minimum 15 gallons. A larger tank (20 - 30 gallons) is better for groups and cleaner water.
- Lighting: Moderate to bright
- Filtration: Good-quality filter with steady flow, Molly Fish produce a lot of waste - strong, reliable filtration is key.
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Orange Mollies are omnivores, which means they eat both plant and animal-based foods. A balanced diet helps keep their colors bright and their health strong. Some recommended foods Include High-Quality fish flakes or pellets, Algae wafers, and Live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
- Feeding habits: Feed them 1 - 2 times a day, offering only what they can finish in about 2 - 3 minutes. Avoid overfeeding cause it can lead to poor water quality and health issues.
- Social behavior: Orange Molly is peaceful, active, and social. They do best in small groups (at least 3 - 5), ideally with more females than males to reduce stress. They love to swim and explore, so give them open space and hiding spots.
- Origin: Originally from Central America, wild mollies are found in slow-moving rivers, streams, and coastal brackish waters.
- Average adult size: Most Orange Mollies grow to be around 2.5 to 4 inches (6 - 10 cm) long.
Orange Molly Fish Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Are Orange Molly fish easy to care for?
Yes! Orange Mollies are hardy and beginner-friendly. They adapt well to various water conditions as long as the water is clean and stable.
How many Orange Molly should I keep together?
It’s best to keep them in groups of at least 3 to 5, with more females than males, to avoid aggression or stress during breeding.
Can I keep Orange Molly with other fish?
Absolutely. They’re peaceful and do well with other community fish like Guppy, Platy, Tetras, and bottom-dwellers like Cory Catfish.
Do Orange Molly eat their babies?
Yes, like many livebearers, adult mollies may eat their fry. If you want to raise the babies, use a breeding box or provide lots of hiding spots with plants.
