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

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 ...

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 ...

George Farmer takes a look at how to measure the levels of CO2 in the planted aquarium to ensure it benefits the plants, while remaining safe for your fish. Carbon dioxide (CO2) injection in planted ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr Heok Hee Ng reminds us that although these are natural predators, a few snakehead species can become acceptable community fish. Any discussion of predatory oddball fish for the aquarium will ...

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 ...