Frequently Asked Questions
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Will the trial install some kind of adware or spyware on my computer?
Definitely not. We are in the aquarium screensaver business
and nothing more. We think that those who enjoy the screensaver and want it to develop
further will choose to support it.
Are there more tanks and fish available for Dream Aquarium?
Currently the trial version has access to several of the
23 species in our full version. There are currently 2 main tanks. It is our plan
to add additional tanks and species.
What's the difference between the trial and purchased version?
The trial version has pop-up facts & info, has a limited
number of species of fish available, and only certain amounts of each species can
be added. It does not allow changes to your tanks to be saved, and as it cycles
through the tanks (every minute) it ends up on a black tank with only 2 fish. It
also keeps a DreamAquarium.com logo on the bottom of the screen. All of these limitations
are removed from the full version.
Can one license be used on more than one computer?
We are fine with using a single license on several of your
own machines. We feel a serial number belongs to a person, not a machine.
When more fish and tanks come out, will I have to purchase
them separately?
The current plan is to release new fish and at least one
more double-wide tank for free. In the future, additional tanks may be sold separately.
What's your policy regarding updates & upgrades?
There is no limit on the number of updates you can do.
Your license will be good throughout the 1.x series of Dream Aquarium releases,
so there's no disadvantage to purchasing sooner rather than later. Additional fish
will appear in the updates.
Can Dream Aquarium be used as an active desktop?
Not currently, but our intention is to eventually make
Dream Aquarium into an active desktop, which means the aquarium will be running
at all times on your desktop, behind your windows and icons. We do not make any
guarantees this will happen, just that it is our intention.
Is the fish motion and behavior complete?
Far from it. Behavior development won't stop until the
fish look and act exactly like real fish. You can already see how the fish interact
with their environment much more than any other virtual aquarium. We want our virtual
fish to enjoy and explore their world, not just swim blankly from one side of the
tank to the other.
Are there plans for a marine aquarium?
Yes, however since there is already a good virtual marine
aquarium on the market, we're focusing on freshwater initially.
Does the aquarium work in dual-monitor mode?
Yes, Dream Aquarium will display an aquarium on each monitor,
and the fish and settings can be changed individually for each monitor. In the future
we will have an extra-wide aquarium which extends across both monitors.
Is there a discussion forum for Dream Aquarium?
Yes, if you'd like to give feedback, talk to other users
or ask us questions, we encourage you to visit our
forum.
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