Last updated: 25 July 2026.
Welcome to Moss & Minnow (mossandminnow.com). By using this site, you agree to the terms below. If you don’t agree with them, please don’t use the site.
1. What this site is
Moss & Minnow publishes general-interest articles about aquascaping and fish keeping — tank setups, betta and community fish, shrimp, live plants, paludariums, axolotls and turtles, equipment, and related hobbyist topics. Content is written to be genuinely useful and is based on our own research and experience, but it is provided for general informational purposes only.
2. Not professional advice
Nothing on this site is veterinary, medical, financial, legal, or other licensed professional advice, and it isn’t a substitute for it. This is our best effort to share accurate, practical information — but every tank, livestock, budget, and setup is different, and we are not a substitute for someone qualified to look at your specific circumstances.
- Animal health: If a fish, shrimp, or other livestock seems sick, injured, or is behaving abnormally, contact a qualified aquatic veterinarian or an experienced aquarist rather than relying on anything you read here. Articles about symptoms, illness, or treatment are general background only, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan for your animals.
- Money and cost estimates: Any prices, budgets, cost comparisons, or savings estimates on this site are rough, general, and can be out of date the moment they’re published. Get current, local quotes before making a purchase or setup decision, and talk to a qualified professional before making decisions with real financial consequences.
- Equipment, electrical, and structural safety: Aquarium setups involve water, electricity, and significant weight (a filled tank can weigh many times its empty weight). Always follow manufacturer instructions for heaters, filters, pumps, and lighting, use appropriate electrical safety measures (such as GFCI-protected outlets) around water, and confirm any stand or shelving can safely support a fully filled tank before setup.
Use your own judgment, verify anything important against a current, qualified source, and don’t delay getting real help (a vet, a qualified electrician, a financial professional, an experienced local aquarist) because of something you read on a blog — including this one.
3. No guarantees
We try to keep information accurate and up to date, but we make no promises that it is complete, current, or error-free. Products, species care requirements, and best practices change, and something correct when written may not stay correct.
4. Third-party links and content
This site may link to or embed content from other websites, videos, or products we don’t control (including, at times, affiliate or sponsored links). We aren’t responsible for the accuracy, safety, or policies of any third-party site, and a link doesn’t mean we endorse everything on it.
5. Your use of the site
You agree not to misuse the site — for example, by attempting to disrupt it, scrape it abusively, or post unlawful, harassing, or infringing content in any comments or interactive features we offer. We can remove content or restrict access at our discretion.
6. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise noted, the text, images, and design on this site belong to Moss & Minnow or its licensors. You’re welcome to share links to our articles; please don’t republish full articles or images without permission.
7. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Moss & Minnow is not liable for any loss or damage — including harm to animals, property, or finances — arising from your use of, or reliance on, this site. You use the information here at your own risk.
8. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised terms.
9. Contact
Questions about these terms? Email us at [email protected].