Fishkeeping Advice

Fishkeeping advice answering all of your questions on keeping cold water, tropical, marine, freshwater and salt water fish.

We have a team of top aquatic experts on hand to answer your questions, email us at [email protected] and we'll pass your question on to the most relevant expert. 

How do I swap this substrate safely?

One reader asks about replacing the gravel with sand in his tank. Bob Mehan advises.

What’s causing this white ‘powder’ in my tank?

A reader asks if tap water is causing the silt build up in her tank.

Are all my fish at risk?

A reader is puzzled about losing fish and is concerned about all of her tanks. Dr. Peter Burgess advises.

Can I keep a pleco 'community'?

Bob Mehen advises a reader on settling Peckoltia in a 450l tank.

How do I reduce my bristleworm population?

Jeremy Gay advises a reader on the best ways of keeping the bristleworm population in her tank under control.

How do I control algae from the very start?

One reader is concerned about controlling algae in his new set-up.

How do I keep a puffer?

A reader asks for advice on keeping Dwarf puffers in a 60 litre tank.

What can I keep to add midwater movement?

A reader wonders if there is anything he can add to his tank to fill the middle area. Bob Mehan advises.

Will this cloudy water clear?

A reader is concerned about cloudy water in his new tank set up.