Fishkeeping Advice
Fishkeeping advice answering all of your questions on keeping cold water, tropical, marine, freshwater and salt water fish.
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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.
How do I treat this sore?
One reader is concerned about a brown spot that has gradually grown on his Angelfish.
How do I get my balance back?
A reader worries about the algae in his tank using up nutrients. Jeremy Gay advises.
How do I keep this predatory fish?
A reader contemplates buying a Yellow leaf fish for his tank. Jeremy Gay advises.
Can I breed these gobies?
A reader would like to set up a Biotope-type aquarium for Stiphodon Gobies. Neale Monks advises.