Tai Strietman details each of the steps required to aquascape his beautiful blackwater, biotope aquarium. Inspired by a small ...

Undo the bag or cut the knot off and roll down the sides to make a floating collar. Repeat this every few minutes until the ...

Aquarium snails are considered a pest by some and a pal by others. Spotting snails in your aquarium may not cause any issue at first, but that novelty may quickly wears off and disrupt the eco-system ...

Welcome to all new, and newish fishkeepers! In our Fishkeeping Beginners Hub, you’ll find regular articles full of fishkeeping information and top tips focused on you – taking you from nervous noob to ...

Fishkeepers the world over struck gold with the introduction of the small colourful rock dwelling cichlids from East Africa’s Lake Malawi. The mbuna as they are known (pronounced mmm-boon-a or mu-boon ...

Origin: This is a North American species and has been recorded from several states in the south east of the USA, including Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. The species was originally endemic to the ...

Pufferfish inflate to prevent predators eating them, but how do they do it and why don't their ribs break when they do so? Pufferfish inflate by rapidly pumping water into their stomach. Studies of ...

Got a problem with algae in your aquarium? These fish will all earn their keep by helping to keep it under control... As our tanks become increasingly smaller we need to find similarly sized nano ...

Matt Clarke answers some of the most common questions on choosing an aquarium filter. Why do I need a filter? A filter is essential for removing wastes produced by fish. Without one, the water would ...

Today, somewhere in the world, someone will be looking at a tank full of dead fish and scratching their head, unable to ascertain why. It might be something catastrophic that’s happened in the tank, a ...

Salt has been scientifically proven to have a number of benefits. Matt Clarke scours the journals and speaks to industry experts for the latest on the subject. Many people are very anti-salt. Why is ...

Nathan Hill creates a useful aquatic device for those who want a river biotope tank with a more natural flow. Here's how to do it... If we absorb the new documentaries and scientific papers we can ...