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How Long Should My Fish Live?
Fish lifespans vary enormously between species and are influenced by temperature, genetics and husbandry. Neale Monks explains what determines longevity and how long common aquarium fish should live.
Can I Rescue this Tank from Algae?
One of our readers asks George Farmer for advice on how best to tackle the algae outbreak in her planted tank.
How do I cycle my new nano reef tank?
Jeremy is on hand to help one of our readers with cycling a new marine aquarium.
A Guide to Keeping and Breeding the L236 Cracked Zebra Pleco
These plecos might not clean up any algae, but they are an incredibly rewarding species to build an aquarium for. Paul Adonis explains how he keeps and breeds Hypancistrus seideli (L236).
Beauty In Miniature: The Goldstreak Blenny
Tiny in stature but huge in character, Alex explains why he believes the goldstreak blenny (also known as the tailspot blenny) is one of the most entertaining fish available to reefkeepers and remains a firm favourite of his.
A Gourami Overview: Discover The Common Species
Gouramis come in an impressive variety of colours, sizes and temperaments, but not every species thrives in the same setup. We take a closer look at eight popular choices, along with two that require considerably large aquariums than most fishkeepers can provide.
A Gourami Overview: Discover The Common Species
Gouramis come in an impressive variety of colours, sizes and temperaments, but not every species thrives in the same setup. We take a closer look at eight popular choices, along with two that require considerably large aquariums than most fishkeepers can provide.
Bristlenose catfish: the hardworking Ancistrus
Bristlenose plecos (Ancistrus) are popular algae-eating catfish that are much smaller and easier to keep than common plecos. Discover how to care for bristlenose plecos, including tank size, water parameters, feeding, behaviour, compatibility and breeding.
An Overview of Tropheus: Aggressive Gardeners of Lake Tanganyika
Tropheus are stunning cichlids, but their specialist care and need for large aquariums mean they aren't suitable for every fishkeeper.