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- How do I reduce electricity costs on my reef tank?
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- Running a reef tank doesn't have to be expensive, says Jason Sco...
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Jason Scott on Thursday 2 September, 2010, 13:50
- What should I do if I move house?
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- Moving house can be bad enough, but what if you need to move your fish as well? Jason Scott has some ti...
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Jason Scott on Wednesday 4 August, 2010, 10:03
- Why is LED lighting so expensive?
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- There's quite a lot of LED lighting coming onto the market, but it's not cheap. Jason Scott explains why this is, and looks at some of the advantages of switching to LE... (No votes)
Jason Scott on Thursday 6 May, 2010, 17:01
- Why overdriving could burn down your home
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- Modifying your lighting for greater output, a practice known as overdriving, can be dangerous. We talk to Michael Barrett, Tropical Marine Centre’s lighting expert and qualified electronic engine... (No votes)
Michael Barrett on Wednesday 28 April, 2010, 10:47
- What should I do if my fish are gasping?
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- The water surface contains the highest levels of dissolved oxygen, so when fish can’t get enough they’ll rise to the top and gasp. However, the cause of that gasping could be due to several factors... (No votes)
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Jeremy Gay on Thursday 25 March, 2010, 13:32
- What do I need for goldfish?
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- Goldfish have a number of requirements - and a traditional goldfish bowl isn't one of them! Here are some of the things you'll need on your shopping li...
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Jeremy Gay on Thursday 25 March, 2010, 13:20
- Will using two heaters increase my electricity bills?
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- We often recommend using two smaller heaters instead of a large one - but will it affect your electricity consumption? Jason Scott has the answ... (No votes) 2 comments
Jason Scott on Thursday 25 March, 2010, 13:07
- What should I do if I detect ammonia?
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- Ammonia is the most toxic nitrogenous pollutant you're likely to encounter in your aquarium, so it's important to know exactly what to do if you detect it. Here's Matt Clarke's advi... (No votes) 1 comment
Matt Clarke on Wednesday 17 February, 2010, 8:27
- What rocks should I use for Malawi cichlids?
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- Tufa rock used to be popular with Malawi cichlid owners, but it's falling out of fashion now. What rocks are recommended for mbu... (1 vote) 1 comment
Jeremy Gay on Wednesday 17 February, 2010, 8:23
- Can I upgrade the lighting on my FishPod?
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- Interpet's FishPod aquarium has a plastic base and an unusual lighting configuration. Is it possible to upgrade this? Equipment expert Jason Scott explai... (No votes)
Jason Scott on Wednesday 17 February, 2010, 8:19
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Heh heh! Hope it wasn't on sale at an Ogre Cat price....
Pete Liptrot: 14:14 PM Sep 9th, 2010
You are quite right Mr Liptrot. I remember spotting this (and cringing) after I noticed it in the...
admin: 14:14 PM Sep 9th, 2010
I think that Ogre Cat is actually Trachycorystes. Jaw structure is wrong for A. batrachus.
Pete Liptrot: 14:14 PM Sep 9th, 2010
An excellent thoroughly enjoyable article on surely one of the most interesting and full of chara...
htg: 13:13 PM Sep 9th, 2010
never even heard of a zebra oto, they look great
shigllgetcha: 13:13 PM Sep 9th, 2010