Help Center & Guides

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about purchasing, acclimating, and receiving live aquatic livestock and plants from NeoBlue.

Live Fish & Acclimation

Q.How do I safely acclimate new fish to my aquarium?

Float the sealed bag in your aquarium for 20-30 minutes to equalize water temperature. Open the bag and slowly add half a cup of your tank water every 5 minutes for 20-30 minutes (or use a drip acclimation kit). Net the fish gently into the tank without pouring shipping water in.

Q.Are the fish quarantined before dispatch?

Yes. All livestock is conditioned and quarantined by verified breeders and vendors to ensure they are parasite-free, active, and feeding vigorously before shipment.

Q.How can I check water compatibility for my aquarium?

Every product page on NeoBlue includes comprehensive care specifications: recommended pH range, temperature tolerance, hardness, temperament, and compatible tank mates.

Aquatic Plants

Q.Are your plants snail-free and pesticide-free?

Yes. Our partner nurseries follow strict algae-free and snail-controlled cultivation protocols to ensure clean specimens suitable for shrimp and sensitive nano aquariums.

Q.Do I need CO2 injection for the plants?

We offer both beginner-friendly low-tech plants (Anubias, Java Fern, Cryptocoryne) that thrive without CO2, as well as high-tech carpeting plants (Monte Carlo, Rotala) that benefit from CO2 supplementation.

Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee

Q.What is the Live Arrival Guarantee (DOA Policy)?

We guarantee 100% live arrival on all shipments across India. In the rare event a specimen arrives dead, take an unedited clear video of the unopened bag within 2 hours of delivery and submit a claim for an instant refund or replacement.

Q.How are live fish packed for courier transit?

Specimens are packed in heavy-duty double-poly bags filled with pure medical-grade oxygen and clean water, housed inside custom insulated thermocol boxes with thermal regulation.

Orders & Payments

Q.What payment methods are supported?

We support all major Indian payment methods through secure gateway encryption: UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, and Wallets.

Q.Can I share my cart with a friend or family member?

Yes! NeoBlue has a built-in Cart Sharing feature. Click 'Share Cart' on the bag or checkout page to generate a short shareable link that lets anyone load your selected items instantly.

Still Have Questions?

Our expert aquarium care team is available to assist you with species advice.

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