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 ancestors) once came from the wild, but the chances are that the fish in our tanks ...

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 ...

Your chance to reward your favourite aquatic stores around the country! It's that time again! Every year we ask YOU, the readers, to vote for your favourite aquatics and local fish stores in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is an African biotope aquarium? Much like a regular biotope aquaria which is an aquarium that is set-up to simulate a natural habitat, an African biotope aquarium will feature fish, plants, water ...

Many new hobbyists have problems keeping plants in their tanks because they've been sold non-aquatic ones. Jeremy Gay explains more. I can travel the length and breadth of the country and bet that ...

A) NEALE MONKS REPLIES: Quite a lot of human food is perfectly safe to use when feeding your fish. White fish fillet is good, particularly Tilapia, cod and coley, but avoid oily fish as that tends to ...

Dr Michael Hardman takes a look at Ottos - popular, fascinating but sadly often undervalued suckermouth catfish, that are actually great little algae eaters. Whether you call them cascudinhos, ...

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 ...

Emma Turner spotlights a remarkable air-breathing loach that can survive for several hours out of water and, by its body actions, also predict storms. The Weather loach may not be the most flamboyant ...