Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information provided by DustyFish (“https://www.dustyfish.com”) is for general informational and educational purposes only. All information on the site is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the site.

The use of any information or tools from this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your responsibility to ensure that any information or tools available through this website meet your specific requirements and circumstances.

Verify With Official Sources When Needed

Fishkeeping guidance, calculator results, and technical information on DustyFish is informational only and may be incomplete or out of date. Real-world outcomes vary by your specific tank, fish, the setup you choose, and individual circumstances, and water conditions change over time. Before you make significant decisions about your tank, a fish, or a setup, you should use your own judgment and monitor your water parameters with a water test kit. Fish, tanks, and results depend on many factors; always do your own due diligence.

Not Professional Veterinary Advice

Content and tools on DustyFish, including the Aquarium Volume Calculator, Fish Stocking Calculator, Aquarium Heater Calculator, Water Change Calculator, Substrate Calculator, and Aquarium Salt Calculator, are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for a water test kit or an aquatic vet. They do not constitute professional veterinary advice of any kind. The figures and suggestions our tools provide are general estimates, not guarantees of results. Always monitor your water parameters and stock responsibly before committing your money, time, or livestock.

Tool Accuracy and Limitations

Calculation Accuracy

Our aquarium calculators and tools provide estimates based on standard fishkeeping practice, the figures you enter, widely-accepted formulas, and common guidelines. Results should be used as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values or guaranteed outcomes.

Factors Affecting Accuracy

Actual results may vary significantly due to:

• Water Factors: Temperature, pH, stocking, and filtration, and how each affects the tank.
• Tank & Conditions: Tank size, fish, water, and temperature, and how each affects the result.
• Setup Choices: The tank, filter, and fish you choose, and how each suits your needs and goals.
• Measurement Factors: Self-reported figures, rounding, estimation, and differences between estimated and actual numbers.

Our Recommendations

For best results with your aquarium:

• Use tool results as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values.
• Always consider your specific tank, goals, and circumstances.
• Check important decisions with an official source before you act.
• Consult trusted fishkeeping resources and references for specific questions.
• Compare multiple sources to improve future decisions.

Not Professional Advice

DustyFish tools and content do not constitute:

• Veterinary Advice: Information about fish, tanks, and setups is general only and is not a substitute for a water test kit or an aquatic vet. Confirm critical concerns with an official source.
• Safety Guidance: Our tools and content are educational only and never replace sound judgment and your own water testing.
• Guaranteed Outcomes: Calculator outputs are planning aids only and are not a guarantee of cost, schedule, fare, or results.
• Certified Expertise: Our content supplements but does not replace a water test kit or veterinary guidance.

Consider consulting official sources for:

• Compatibility and care needs of specific fish
• Livestock sourcing, disease, or regulatory requirements
• Fish illness, disease, or health concerns
• Factors affecting a specific tank or fish
• Safe handling of electrical equipment near water
• Major equipment or livestock decisions specific to your situation

Fishkeeping Disclaimer

Our tools provide general guidance only. Important livestock and equipment decisions can have lasting consequences and benefit from official advice. Always:

• Test Your Water: Check your parameters with a test kit for any significant water-quality question or persistent problem.
• Respect Livestock: Treat fish compatibility, sourcing, and local rules with care; do not assume.
• Use Good Judgment: Stock gradually and notice how water and fish actually respond.
• Compare Widely: Weigh guidance against multiple trusted sources and follow official advice.
• Confirm With an Official Source: Validate concerns with a water test kit before you commit to new livestock.

If you have any concerns about your tank:

• Have significant concerns reviewed by an official source.
• Follow official guidance and applicable entry rules carefully.
• Avoid committing to non-refundable bookings without due diligence.
• Follow safe and sensible fishkeeping and electrical practices.
• Treat unfamiliar fish and procedures with extra care and caution.

No Warranty

DustyFish expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that our tools, calculations, or information are error-free, accurate, or complete, or that our website will be available without interruption at all times.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall DustyFish be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for livestock loss, lost time, equipment costs, goodwill, use, or data arising out of or related to your use of our tools and services.

User Responsibility

By using DustyFish tools and services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You will use your own judgment, and consult a qualified professional, when applying our recommendations to your specific situation.
• You will verify calculation results and seek additional sources of information before making important decisions.
• You are responsible for seeking official advice for any fishkeeping, water-quality, or livestock concern that may apply to you.
• You assume all risks associated with keeping fish and handling equipment, using our tools, and stocking a tank, and the use of our tools and information.

External Links Disclaimer

The site may contain links to other websites or content originating from third parties. Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness by us. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked through the site.

Advertising Disclaimer

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Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our website and tools after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified disclaimer.

Contact Us

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