
Policy overview
We guarantee all livestock to arrive alive and healthy.
Any DOA claims must be submitted within 2 hours of delivery with clear photos in the unopened bag.
We also provide a 5-day limited health guarantee provided fish are properly acclimated and maintained in suitable water conditions. In the event of loss, customers may receive store credit or replacement livestock upon review of water parameters and tank conditions. Shipping fees are non-refundable.
Detailed policy
1. Live Arrival Guarantee (DOA)
Customer must report dead-on-arrival fish within:
2–4 hours after delivery for home delivery
Require:
Clear photos/video in unopened bag
Timestamped delivery proof
Offer:
Replacement fish
Store credit
Refund (excluding shipping)
2. 5 Day Limited Health Guarantee
We guarantee fish for 5 days after delivery provided proper acclimation and water conditions are maintained.
Require:
Water parameter proof:
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Temperature range evidence (clear photo)
Photos/video of tank that are clear
Proof fish was acclimated correctly
Fish must not be housed with aggressive/incompatible species and we reserve the right to refuse a refund/ compensation if photo evidence suggests mismatched species and it is the customers responsibility to research what is compatible with their fish.
Compensation:
Replacement or store credit
Customer pays shipping on replacement
We Do not guarantee losses caused by:
- Improper acclimation
- Cycling/new tank issues
- Aggressive tankmates
- Customer medication misuse
- Power outages
- Jumping from uncovered tanks
- Delayed courier collection
- Refused deliveries
We guarantee all livestock to arrive alive and healthy.
Any DOA claims must be submitted within 2 hours of delivery with clear photos in the unopened bag.
We also provide a 5-day limited health guarantee provided fish are properly acclimated and maintained in suitable water conditions. In the event of loss, customers may receive store credit or replacement livestock upon review of water parameters and tank conditions. Shipping fees are non-refundable.
Live Fish Sales & Delivery Terms & Conditions
1. About Us
These Terms & Conditions apply to all livestock sales made by [Your Company Name] (“we”, “us”, “our”).
By placing an order with us, the customer (“you”, “your”) agrees to these Terms & Conditions.
2. Livestock Welfare
We take all reasonable care to ensure fish are healthy, correctly packed, and fit for transport at the time of dispatch or delivery.
As live aquatic animals are sensitive to transport, water conditions, acclimation, and ongoing care, outcomes after delivery may vary depending on customer handling and aquarium conditions.
3. Delivery Policy
Customers must ensure:
Someone is available to receive the delivery on the agreed date/time.
Fish are unpacked immediately upon arrival.
Fish are acclimated correctly before introduction into the aquarium.
We are not responsible for delays caused by:
Courier delays
Incorrect addresses
Missed deliveries
Severe weather
Events outside our reasonable control
Risk transfers to the customer upon successful delivery.
4. Live Arrival Guarantee (DOA)
We guarantee fish will arrive alive at the delivery address.
In the unlikely event of a Dead On Arrival (“DOA”), customers must:
Notify us within 2 hours of delivery
Provide clear photographs or video of:
The deceased fish
The unopened transport bag
Delivery packaging
Failure to provide evidence within the required timeframe may invalidate the claim.
Approved DOA claims may be resolved by:
Replacement livestock
Store credit
Refund
Delivery charges are non-refundable
5. Limited 5-Day Health Guarantee
We offer a limited 5-day health guarantee from the date of delivery, subject to the following conditions:
Customers must:
Properly acclimate livestock
Maintain suitable and stable water parameters
House fish in an appropriately cycled aquarium
Avoid incompatible or aggressive tank mates
To make a claim, customers may be asked to provide:
Water test results
Photographs/videos of the aquarium
Details of filtration, temperature, and tank setup
Consumer Rights
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits your statutory rights under UK consumer law, including rights under the:
Consumer Rights Act 2015
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
We reserve the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.
The version published on our website at the time of purchase shall apply.
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