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?

Thousands of dollars worth of tropical fish stolen from restaurant returned

Practical Fishkeeping •

Live fish were stolen along with their plants and food in a baffling robbery at a family restaurant, before being returned later by police.

Review: EHEIM classicVARIO+e 250 Smart Filter

Practical Fishkeeping •

Eheim's new filter offering is a mixture of classic, tried and tested hardware with contemporary WiFi controllability. Here's our review

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.