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When you click an affiliate link on Fishtank360 and complete a purchase, the merchant may pay us a small commission or referral fee. Commissions are paid by the merchant at no additional cost to you; the price you pay is the same whether or not the purchase is made through our link. Commissions help cover the costs of producing trusted, practical content like species profiles, maintenance guides, product testing, and troubleshooting articles.
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- How it’s tracked: Commissions are tracked using special tracking codes or cookies provided by the affiliate program.
- Scope: Commissions are only earned when a purchase or qualifying action is completed, and rates vary by merchant and program.
Our editorial independence
We maintain strict editorial standards. Our team of aquarists, hobbyists, and writers evaluates products and techniques based on experience, research, and hands-on testing when possible. Affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews, rankings, or recommendations. If a product receives a negative assessment, we will say so — even if an affiliate link is available.
Why you can trust our recommendations
- Experience: Many articles are written or reviewed by contributors who keep aquariums and troubleshoot real-world problems daily.
- Research and testing: We rely on up-to-date sources, manufacturer specifications, and practical testing to form opinions.
- Transparency: We disclose when content is sponsored or contains affiliate links and correct factual errors as they are discovered.
What this means for you
If you find a recommendation useful and choose to support Fishtank360 by purchasing through our links, thank you — those earnings allow us to keep producing high-quality aquarium content. If you prefer not to use affiliate links, you can always navigate to a merchant’s site directly.
Last updated: December 2025