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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions on every conceivable fishkeeping topic, aimed at the beginner and expert fishkeeper alike.


Frequently asked questions on treating sick fish

Andy Gordon answers some of the most common questions on diagnosing and treating common aquarium fish diseases.
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Frequently asked questions on treating sick fish

Frequently asked questions on online shopping

Matt Clarke answers some of the most common questions about buying aquarium and pond gear online, and points readers in the direction of some ...
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Frequently asked questions on online shopping

Frequently asked questions on breeding fish

John Rundle has the answers to those common fish breeding questions that keep cropping up.
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Frequently asked questions on breeding fish

Frequently asked questions on Siamese fighters

One very popular fish in the aquarium trade is the Siamese Fighting fish, and it is the subject of many of your queries to Andrew Smith.
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Frequently asked questions on Siamese fighters

Frequently asked questions on ammonia

Matt Clarke answers some of the most common questions on ammonia and explains why it can be a danger to your fish.
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Frequently asked questions on ammonia

Frequently asked questions on electrical safety

Chartered electrical engineer Steve Appleyard of GreenBrook is your expert guide to the new regulations...
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Frequently asked questions on electrical safety

Frequently asked questions on salt and transporting fish

Matt Clarke answers some of the most common questions on how and why salt is used when fish are being transported, and explains what should be...
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Frequently asked questions on salt and transporting fish

Care in the community

In the first of a two-part feature, Karen Youngs answer some of the frequently asked questions on community aquariums...
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Care in the community

Frequently asked questions on maintaining tank equipment

Matt Clarke answers some of the most common questions on choosing and maintaining equipment for your aquarium...
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Frequently asked questions on maintaining tank equipment

Frequently asked questions on community fish

Karen Youngs answers some of the common questions we get asked on tropical freshwater community fish.
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Frequently asked questions on community fish


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