📜 Forum Rules & Guidelines

Welcome to our community! To ensure everyone has a positive and respectful experience, please follow these simple rules:

✅ 1. Be Respectful

• Treat all members with kindness and respect.

• No personal attacks, insults, or rude behavior.

• Healthy debate is fine — but stay civil.

💬 2. Stay On Topic

• Post in the correct section (e.g., freshwater, saltwater, fishing, marketplace).

• Keep discussions relevant to the topic at hand.

• Off-topic chat belongs in the Lounge or Off-topic section.

🚫 3. No Spam or Self-Promotion

• No advertising, affiliate links, or product promotions unless approved by admins.

• You may promote your fish-related service or listing only in the Marketplace section.

🔞 4. Keep It Family-Friendly

• No offensive language, adult content, or inappropriate images.

• This is a community for hobbyists of all ages — keep it clean.

🧠 5. Use Clear Titles & Descriptions

• Help others help you by writing clear and specific post titles.

  Example: ❌ “Help!” → ✅ “White spots on Betta – is it Ich?”

📷 6. Share Photos Responsibly

• Share your tanks, setups, and catches — we love photos!

• Do not post copyrighted or unrelated images without permission.

🐟 7. Be Helpful, Not Harmful

• Encourage beginners.

• Offer advice based on experience, not opinion alone.

• Avoid spreading misinformation — cite sources if possible.

🛒 8. Marketplace Guidelines

• Only post in the Marketplace if you are buying, selling, or trading.

• Clearly mention price, location, and shipping options.

• All transactions are between users — we do not mediate deals.

📢 9. Report Problems, Don’t Escalate

• See spam, abuse, or inappropriate content? Use the report button.

• Let moderators handle it — do not engage or retaliate.

⚖️ 10. Respect the Moderators

• Forum moderators are here to help.

• Follow their guidance and decisions.

• Repeated rule-breaking may lead to warnings or bans.

🙏 Final Note:

We're all here to enjoy and grow in this hobby together. These rules are in place to protect our community and keep the forum fun, helpful, and welcoming to everyone.

Thank you for being part of our fish-loving family! 🐠🌿🎣