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 ...

Bad water is the biggest killer of fish in the aquarium and New Tank Syndrome (NTS) is one of the most common causes. Jeremy Gay describes how to recognise and fight it. New Tank Syndrome occurs ...

Some objects lurking in tanks may be little more than ticking time bombs, waiting to blight their host aquarium, and sometimes with devastating consequences. Here's what you need to know about how to ...

Adding new inhabitants to your aquarium is always a bit of a challenge — you have to find out what water parameters they prefer and what diet they like. If you are an aquarist with at least some ...

Follow our step-by-step guide to making your own truly budget breeding mop. In this age of hi-tech fishkeeping in some ways we know more than ever, but I can’t help wondering if some of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

George Farmer decides it's finally time to aquascape his first Dutch-style planted tank and discovers it's not as easy as it seems... I’m a fan of the nature style of aquascaping and the use of wood ...

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 ...