How do I deal with aquarium snails?

Nathan Hill •

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 - and when the numbers get out of hand, you’ll need to intervene.

What fish can I keep with Firemouths?

Neale Monks advises one of our readers on the best way to get moderately aggressive cichlids to tolerate tankmates...

Can I mature a new filter quickly?

Luckily, yes! The simplest way is to add things from a mature aquarium - as Neale Monks explains...

How often should I clean my aquarium filter?

Practical Fishkeeping •

When it comes to aquaria, filtration is usually the most essential life support system there is. So how is it cleaned and how often?

The Best Places to Buy Live Aquarium Fish

Nathan Hill •

Which is the best choice of supplier for your livestock? We look at some of the options.

Why is my aquarium water cloudy?

Nathan Hill •

Cloudy water can be worrying for a new aquarist, and outright alarming for an established one. So, what causes your aquarium water to become cloudy and how can it be fixed?

The Best Places to Buy Live Aquarium Fish

Nathan Hill •

Which is the best choice of supplier for your livestock? We look at some of the options.

Help lift the Hawaii Ban to get wild yellow tangs back

Practical Fishkeeping •

The Fishermen of Hawaii are asking for reef aquarium owners to send an email to a Hawaiian court opposing the current ban on the aquarium fishery.

Fish dead in local Swindon shop after suspected sabotage poisoning

Practical Fishkeeping •

A number of fish have died in a popular local fish store following what has been described as a deliberate act of poisoning, writes Jeremy Gay.