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

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

Jeremy Gay introduces what is probably the most colourful fish you can buy for the indoor coldwater aquarium - the stunning Red shiner or Rainbow dace. Red shiners are an attractive cool water fish ...

The Aquatic Shack is a new store located in Upminster. The shop carries a broad selection in most areas of the hobby but also specialises in Malawi cichlids, L-number plecs and some of the less ...

New to fishkeeping? This planted aquarium is easy to set up, and is suitable for beginners who would like to grow live plants in their community tank. For our set-up, the aquarium we chose was a Juwel ...

Tetra has launched a new treatment to deal with the problem of unsightly algae in the aquarium. AlguMin contains a low concentrated biocide with natural peat extract, making it safe for fish and ...

What is fishless cycling and why can it be a better technique to use than other methods? Matt Clarke answers some of the most frequently asked questions. What is fishless cycling? Fishless cycling is ...

Falmouth Aquarium in Cornwall has closed to the public, only weeks after re-opening following refurbishment and new branding. The following statement appeared on the Aquarium's Facebook page: "After ...

Slime molds feed on decaying organic matter, so their presence can indicate a problem. Image by Luke Glover. I recently set up a planted Fluval Edge 23 l/5 gal tank, after a few weeks and some new ...

Corydoras like to root around in the substrate for food. So what should we use in the aquarium to allow them to behave naturally, without damage to their barbels? Heiko Bleher explains. I strongly ...

Nathan Hill checks out this premium line of supplements for the planted aquarium. The Aquavitro range from well-established chemicals supplier Seachem shows some promise — yet with a single pitfall.

I love experimenting with filtration and wonder if I could connect an external filter to the uplift of an undergravel filter for improved filtration? You can and this sort of thing has been done ...