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New darter tetra discovered
Brazilian scientists have described a new species of darter tetra in the genus Characidium from s... More»

Three new Amphilophus cichlids named
American scientists have described three new species belonging to the Midas cichlid (Amphilophus ... More»

Goldfish taught tricks
Comet the goldfish could arguably be called the world's most intelligent fish after its owner, Dr. 4 comments More»

London Aquarium to become Sea Life Centre
The London Aquarium is to become the flagship of the Sea Life Centre Chain. 1 comments More»

Amazon molly defies evolution
Scientists have shown that a fish species that has been alive for up to 100,000 years without sex... 3 comments More»

Study describes Leptobotia loach spawning behaviour
Scientists have published a study describing the spawning behaviour of an endangered species of l... More»

Three catfish named from Central America
The taxonomy of species of the Central American marine catfish genus Cathorops has been revised a... More»

Pets at Home rules out float
The owners of the Pets at Home chain of pet superstores has ruled out a sale or flotation due to ... 2 comments More»

Pesticides make fish less attractive to females
Mexican scientists have found that male goodeid fishes exposed to insecticides before birth are l... More»

New marine catfish described
Japanese scientists have described a new species of marine eeltail catfish in the genus Plotosus ... 1 comments More»

Divers discover possible new fish family
A psychedelically striped peach and tan fish with a flat face and arm-like fins that enable it to... 9 comments More»

Draft Marine Bill published
A draft of the proposed Marine Bill has been published by the UK government. 1 comments More»

Trop Idol: Round two
Who gets the boot out of the Trop Idol competition? This month you get the chance to vote the con... 8 comments More»

Trop Idol 2008: Round one
Let us know what you think of the Trop Idol 2008's contestants' work as they battle it out in rou... 37 comments More»

Trop Idol 2008: Meet the contestants
We introduce the five fishkeepers who are battling it out to see who becomes Trop Idol 2008. 5 comments More»

New leaves: Eriocaulon
The recent Aquarama show in Singapore had some fascinating planted tanks on display. Jeremy Gay p... 5 comments More»

Video blog - Setting up a nature aquarium
Matt Clarke got a masterclass in aquascaping from George Farmer last weekend - here's the vid... 14 comments More»

All things brown and beautiful
Forum moderator Bob Mehen says that you shouldn't overlook fish just because they're brow... 7 comments More»