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Are my plants eating my fish?
Are my plants eating my fish?
Sounds ridiculous, but they could be, says Rupert Colli...
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Rupert Collins on Tuesday 19 July, 2011, 11:27
Should I avoid bright lighting with albino fish?
Should I avoid bright lighting with albino fish?
Albino fish may need special consideration in the aquarium when it comes to lighting. Rupert Collins explai...
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Rupert Collins on Monday 18 July, 2011, 23:16
Keeping and breeding the Green phantom plec
Keeping and breeding the Green phantom plec
The beautiful Green phantom plec, often still labelled as L200 in the shops, could actually be any of at least three species, says Rupert Colli...
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Rupert Collins on Wednesday 22 June, 2011, 11:35
The Common plec: A big problem
The Common plec: A big problem
Spined and armoured, pet catfish that are too large are sometimes released into the wild to cause mayhem. Rupert Collins identifies a group that needs plenty of room and responsible owners...
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Rupert Collins on Wednesday 25 May, 2011, 22:24
Why are elephantnoses so hard to keep?
Why are elephantnoses so hard to keep?
These fascinating oddballs have a reputation for being difficult in the aquarium. So what's the key to success? Rupert Collins explai...
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Rupert Collins on Wednesday 25 May, 2011, 21:59
Fighting fish by name...
Fighting fish by name...
Rupert Collins offers some insight as to why male Siamese fighters are such aggressive creature...
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Rupert Collins on Monday 31 January, 2011, 7:49
How do swimbladders work and do all fish have them?
How do swimbladders work and do all fish have them?
Swimbladders allow fish to travel up and down in the water, but how do they work? Rupert Collins explai...
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Rupert Collins on Wednesday 28 July, 2010, 10:17
Why are blind cave fish blind and how do they navigate?
Why are blind cave fish blind and how do they navigate?
Blind cave fish show a remarkable ability to find their way around, despite their lack of eyes, as Rupert Collins explain...
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Rupert Collins on Wednesday 28 July, 2010, 10:05
Are captive-bred fish released into the wild?
Are captive-bred fish released into the wild?
Do any captive-bred fish that are endangered in their natural habitat ever make it back to the wild? Rupert Collins has the answe...
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Rupert Collins on Wednesday 9 June, 2010, 11:13
Why are pufferfish poisonous?
Why are pufferfish poisonous?
It's well known that pufferfish are poisonous - but why are they? Rupert Collins enlightens ...
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Rupert Collins on Wednesday 9 June, 2010, 11:06


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