Fishkeeping Advice
Fishkeeping advice answering all of your questions on keeping cold water, tropical, marine, freshwater and salt water fish.
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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…
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...
What cichlids can I keep in a cooler tank?
Dwarf cichlids are incredibly diverse and therefore environmental parameters are diverse too, and there are some…
What is wrong with these fry?
A reader is concerned about his baby guppies who have bent backs, and asks if euthanasia is the only option. Fish expert…
How do I deal with this muck?
A reader struggles to keep his tank clean even after carrying out a water change. Expert Bob advises...
How do I breed my corys?
One of our readers would like to breed some albino corys. Fish expert Bob advises on the best way to do it...
Can I stop my fish digging up my plants?
A reader asks for any tips to halt the uprooting of his planted tank. Bob Mehan advises.
Are these dwarf cats safe with small fish?
A reader is interested to learn a little more about dwarf bumblebee catfish, Bob Mehen advises.