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. 

What can I keep with my puffer?

What fish can you keep with a Dog-faced puffer? Jeremy advises...

Is there a cichlid for my community tank?

Jeremy advises which type of cichlid that could be added to a tank with a community of mainly medium-sized fish...

Will algae killers harm my shrimp?

Are shrimp sensitive to algae growth retardants? A reader asks...

Why is this dirt coming out of my filters?

Neale explains to one of our readers why their filter pumps out dirt into to the fish tank after it's just been…

Which fish will complement this pink plant?

A reader is setting up a tank with some Cryptocoryne and asks which fish would complement the pink colours. Jeremy…

Can I mix dwarf cichlids?

I have a community tank that’s just under 1.5m in length and among the residents is a pair of Gold rams. Can I also add…

Can I mix these types of Tiger?

Can different varieties of Tiger barb be kept together in a tank? Bob explains...

Can I divide this tank into different environments?

One of our readers asks if they can split their tank into two environments - one side with smaller fish and the other…

Is there a reef safe dwarf angel?

Is there a reef safe dwarf angel — I’ve been told they nip at corals. Are there any that are less likely to do this, or…