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 ...

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 ...

Are you keeping an illegal crayfish? If you are, you risk a visit from the authorities to have your livestock confiscated. As a retailer, if you’re caught with the wrong species, you could lose your ...

George Farmer sets up another smash hit of an Amazonian biotope tank - this time recreating the life and décor of the Rio Nanay. My fully planted jungle aquascape featured in PFK a few months back ...

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 ...

Well, what a stupid question. Should you be worried about an organism that can cause you pain and discomfort, and potentially ruin your hobby for you? Yes, yes you should. I guess that I should really ...

Jeremy Gay sets out to confuse us all by creating the grand illusion of a tropical tank set-up but on a leaner, greener budget. I’m only too aware of the everyday issues facing the hobbyist, as they ...

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 ...

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, ...

Nathan Hill takes a close-up look at this bacterial product for the aquarium. Bacterial products scare me. I’ve a history of being skeptical of their effectiveness, traditionally trying to persuade ...

For many, an aquarium full of lush plant growth is the pinnacle of freshwater fishkeeping. Emulating professional aquascapes can be very difficult and costly but beginner-friendly planted tanks can be ...