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Meet Two of the Hobby's Most Unusual Cichlids

Asia isn't the first place you'd look for cichlids, but the Orange and Green Chromide are two of the family's most…

Small but Mighty: Firefish Care Guide

Marijke explains how to keep the beautiful firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica) successfully in your reef tank.

The Fantastic Four Firefish

Marijke Puts introduces all the species that belong to the wonderful genus of Nemateleotris.

Guppy Care Guide: How to Keep Healthy, Long-Lived Guppies

Are guppies really beginner fish? Find out why fancy guppies can be less forgiving than their reputation suggests, and…

Beginner's Guide To Reef Tanks: Protein Skimmers

Protein skimmers are a key part of many successful reef aquariums, helping to remove dissolved organic waste. But how do…

Beginner's Guide To Reef Tanks: Filtration

Good filtration is essential for a healthy reef aquarium. In this beginner's guide, Jeremy explains the three main types…

The Micro-Danio Duo: Danio margaritatus vs. Danio erythromicron

Celestial pearl danios and emerald dwarf rasboras are two of the most attractive nano fish in the hobby, but which is…

Going Beyond 'The Beach': Thailand Reef Biotope

Chris Sergeant goes beneath the waves to meet the marvellous marine life that calls Thailand’s reefs home.

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…