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 ...

We might not always want to think too hard about it but can be strange to imagine that our fish (or maybe just their ...

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 ...

It’s said that all fish carry the whitespot parasite and that when fish are stressed, their immune systems are affected and, like us, are much more vulnerable. A major cause, especially in the winter ...

This amazing aquascape has been set up using only plastic plants. Impressed? Jeremy Gay sings the praises of the Sydeco plastic plant range from Rosewood and organises a step-by-step guide to show ...

Oxygen brings life to your pond, but hot summer weather can cause problems. Here's how to make sure there's always enough for your livestock. Oxygen can be affected by various factors. Temperature has ...

One of the easiest ways to achieve faster plant growth without having to supplement tank lighting is to add an additional source of carbon to your planted aquarium. Carbon is the most important ...

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 ...

Dr Ad Konings tracks Tropheus moorii and its relatives around Lake Tanganyika. As far as I know every rugged coast on Lake Tanganyika harbours a species of Tropheus, and at least four species there ...

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 ...

When Takashi Amano introduced the Yamato numa shrimp to his planted tanks in the early 1990s, he revolutionised natural algae control. This see-through, unassuming freshwater shrimp eats algae ...