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 ...

Aquarists will be familiar with a number of fishes able to move about on land, but scientists have recently discovered one that throws a new light on understanding how terrestrial vertebrates evolved.

Q) I've learnt the hard way that you really can't afford to skimp on quarantining new fish! I have a heavily planted 120 l tank with around 15 Amano and Red cherry shrimp, five false Julie corys and ...

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 ...

Once famed for inventing the word Aquarium (previously known as aquatic vivariums), ZSL London zoo is now without one, writes Steve Baker. Doors were closed on the aquarium facility for the last time ...

Nathan Hill reports on two illegal fish spotted for sale at a UK retailer's premises. Given the job that I do, I see a lot of fish shops in the UK. In fact, I probably see more shops than some sales ...

Daunted by fertilisers and carbon dioxide? Danny Verboekend suggests it needn’t be so difficult to set up an algae-free, low maintenance aquascape at home. High-intensity lights and high-pressure ...

Assuming you’re talking aboutTetraodon baileyi, this species is a lot like other ‘lurker’ pufferfish in preferring habitats with brisk currents and plenty of oxygen. They like to lurk among smooth ...

Most fishkeepers consider keeping Zebra plecs and many would like to breed them. But whatever your goal, you'll need to know to look after them, says Julian Dignall. The only thing black and white ...

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 ...