Fishkeeping Advice

Fishkeeping advice answering all of your questions on keeping cold water, tropical, marine, freshwater and salt water fish.

We have a team of top aquatic experts on hand to answer your questions, email us at [email protected] and we'll pass your question on to the most relevant expert. 

How do I ‘tame’ this gourami?

A reader asks for advice on what to do with his stroppy gourami...

How do I rehome these fish?

What do you recommend as a good way to rehome fish that you no longer have space for?

What’s safe to spray around my tank?

Are there any fly sprays or insect killers that can be safely used around an aquarium? A reader asks...

Is my clownfish too old for a mate?

A reader is wondering if her 10-year-old clown fish will accept a new mate – Jeremy advises…

Can I keep female Fighters together?

A reader asks if she can keep a group of female Fighters together in her tank. Bobs advises...

How do I keep these hybrid cichlids?

A reader asks us for the best way to keep some Flowerhorn cichlids – Jeremy advises…

How do I keep these shubunkins?

A reader asks expert Jeremy Gay what is the best way to successfully keep shubunkins...

How do I reduce nitrate in an unplanted tank?

A reader is having problems with the nitrate levels in his tank - Neale Monks offers his advice...

Can a tank be too deep for some fish?

PFK expert, Neale Monks addresses a readers concerns over the depth of his fish tank.