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Guidelines for an Aquarium Hardscape
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Whether its a stunning diorama of a weathered mountain range or miniature valleys and pathways, Riverwood Aquatics owner…
A trip in time: the cichlid hunters of Caquetá
A historic cichlid-seeking visit to Colombia came up trumps when a new species was uncovered.
Women in fishkeeping
Women are making an increasingly visual presence in the world of aquatics, and the hobby has a long history of female…
A blackwater breakdown
The blackwater biotope is all the rage in hobby circles, but is there more to it than just staining the water? Chris…
Happy fish, healthy fishkeeper
It’s said that aquariums are good for you, but is there any rational basis to this claim? New contributor Heather…
The Commitment
Jack Heathcote learnt a thing or two about tankbusters from owning one of the largest private aquarium in Britain. Here…
A trip to the Zoa
Once viewed as cheap fillers, zoanthids have become a cult collectible in their own right. New contributor Felicia…
The Rainbows of Wapoga
Rainbowfish are stunning, but many need too much space for the typical aquarist to house them. Gabor Horvath explores a…
Get a greener start with plants
Many of us are threatened by greenery, yet attracted to the lush growth of other peoples’ aquascapes. Pete Cookson…