Fishkeeping Advice
Fishkeeping advice answering all of your questions on keeping cold water, tropical, marine, freshwater and salt water fish.
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Can I get some Koi for this pond?
A reader asks about acquiring Koi for a mature pond with existing fish.
How easy are sea fans to keep?
A reader wonders how best to keep sans in his reef tank. Jeremy Gay advises..
Why are my lily's leaves so tiny?
A reader asks why the leaves on her Nymphaea lotus bulb seem very small and insubstantial. Expert Jordan advises...
How many water changes will it take to beat algae?
A reader asks what water changes are advised to keep algae away from their tank as much as possible?
How do I prepare my tank for an extended holiday?
Short holidays, of a week or two, are easily dealt with — provided the tank is well maintained and the fish in good…
Which killifish are best to start with?
The three most common non-annual killifish you’ll find in the trade are Fundulopanchax gardneri, Aplocheilus lineatus,…
Are shelldwellers community-safe?
A reader asks what size aquarium would be needed for his shelldwelling cichlids.