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Store Policy

Livestock: We offer a 24-hour guarantee on most of our fishes, but this does not include wild plecos and some exotic fishes. All our fish receive the best care possible, and it is very rare that any fish leaves our store less than perfect and healthy! We do NOT guarantee compatibility with any fish! Typically, if the fish dies, it is due to something beyond our control after it leaves our store.

If a fish dies within 24 hours, please return with the fish, a separate water sample, and your receipt. Educate yourself (and us too!) on your aquarium so that you have the best results.

Dry Goods: Generally, we have a ten day guarantee, but some product durations are shorter or longer, depending on the product. Most manufacturers have longer guarantees with terms, contact us for more information.

Shipping Policy

1. Something Fishy Inc. guarantees live arrival on packages shipped using one of our preferred methods, with overnight or next-day delivery only. We cannot guarantee live arrival of packages that are not received on time due to carrier delay, whether it is due to weather conditions, failure to pick up fish within two hours of arrival, incorrect location, or any acts of Mother Nature. We will, however, do our best to resolve any problems you may have and keep our customers and our fish happy!

2. "Live arrival" is defined by Something Fishy as follows: upon opening the box and inspecting your new arrivals, the fish are all swimming. In other words, they are not floating upside down dead. Fish will appear to have no ailments and to be in good health. Should you receive fish that do not meet these standards, it is the customer's responsibility to take digital pictures of the fish and email them to us within two (2) hours of receiving the fish. The digital pictures of your DOA fish should be taken while the fish is in the unopened bag under all circumstances! If the bag or bags were opened or tampered with, no credit will be issued. If the fish are alive and you release them in your tank, only to have them become ill or die after they enter your water, we assume no responsibility for your aquatic environment. We also encourage you to call or email us once you receive your fish to confirm their safe arrival.

3. Should you find a guaranteed fish "dead on arrival" (DOA), Something Fishy will issue a credit. This credit is to be used by the customer who received the DOA fish and must be used within 4 months of the date that the credit is issued. We do NOT reimburse the cash value of the fish. Also, we do NOT reimburse or credit the cost of shipping, as this is done through a third-party service.

4. If the situation occurs where--through no fault of Something Fishy or the carrier--an order or any portion of an order is cancelled or otherwise refused by the customer AFTER the order has been processed, bagged, boxed and delivered to a carrier, the following charges shall be assessed to the customer: 1) any freight/carrier charges which might have been incurred, 2) all applicable box/packing charges, 3) all applicable heat pack charges, and 4) a restocking charge on all returned items equal to 20 percent of the amount actually invoiced for the items.

5. Something Fishy will not ship using a carrier other than our preferred carriers. This is enforced very strictly for the safety of your fish and to maintain the Live Arrival Guarantee. Currently, we are online and able to ship in the entire continent of North America, using the following services:

· DHL: http://www.dhl-usa.com/home/Home.asp
· Southwest Air Cargo: http://www.southwest.com

Currently, we ship livestock on Tuesday and Wednesday only. Dry goods will be shipped Monday through Friday. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may impose upon our customers. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

6. If you win our fish from an online auction such as eBay or Aquabid.com, you have five (5) days to make payment via Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, or money order. Bidders who win an auction and decide not to pay will be banned from bidding on our future auctions and in some cases may be confronted with a Breach of Contract, and possibly even more severe actions. Once auction payment is received and shipping arrangements have been made, we will send your fish using one of our preferred methods.

Thank you for taking the time to read and understand our policies and procedures. Although some of the above policies may appear a bit extreme, they allow us to reasonably conduct business online and ensure our customers that each and every business transaction will go smoothly and trouble free.

What are your prices for mail-order fish?
The average cost for shipping by our preferred carriers is $50 to $85 for a standard fish box. Some small 1-2 bag orders can be less with a "made to order" fish box, and you will be charged for shipping at time of ordering. The shipping price does not include Styrofoam, oxygen, heat pack(s), or handling. These prices are included at the time of sale and payment and are typically $5. Prices are based on boxes that are 18x18x12 and weigh 10 to 20 lb. per box, totaling less than 99 lbs.

Prices are subject to change, and may increase with larger or multiple-box orders. Standard orders are between 4 to 6 small to medium bags of fish. Larger orders contain 7 or more bags. Inquire for details. Some dry goods may be combined with livestock mailings. All sales are final! Something Fishy will not reimburse shipping costs for any reason. Contact us for more details on shipping.

What should I do when I receive my package?
Make sure you are available to receive the package as soon as possible after delivery.
Float the bags in your aquarium until the temperature is equal in the bag and tank. Do not trickle tank water into the bag! This will change the Ph and cause the nitrate and/or ammonia levels to rise and become toxic to the fish, possibly poisoning them right in the bag! Open the bag and pour its contents through a net, and then place the fish in the clean tank. Discard the bag water; do not empty it into the clean tank.

Keep in mind that shipped fish are stressed and weak. Do not add your shipped fish into an established tank with larger or more aggressive tank mates until they are ready. We do not guarantee compatibility between fish.