Fishkeeping Answers

Need fishkeeping advice? 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. Remember to include as much information as you can about your set-up and a photo could be useful too. There are even prizes for the Tropical, Marine, Plant and Coldwater/Pond letters of the month!

Slime molds feed on decaying organic matter, so their presence can indicate a problem. Image by Luke Glover.

What is this strange thing in my tank?

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Serpae tetras are stunning, but renowned for fin-nipping behaviour.

What can I keep with this bossy fish?

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What can I keep with this bossy fish?

Xenia is beautiful but it can be invasive in the aquarium.

How can I stop this 'weed' taking over my reef tank?

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Airstones oxygenate the water, but the pumps running them can be noisy.

Can I get this pump to run more quietly?

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Slime algae is linked to high nutrient levels.

How can I get rid of this slime?

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Suckermouthed plecs are poorly suited to life in a mbuna set-up. Image by MP & C Piednoir, Aquapress.com

Can I keep a plec in my mbuna set-up?

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Can I keep a plec in my mbuna set-up?

Firefish can be aggressive towards one another in the aquarium.

Can I keep a group of firefish?

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Can I keep a group of firefish?

Did a Fork tailed blue eye introduce something nasty? Image by Alamy.

How do I worm my fish safely?

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Dr Peter Burgess advises a reader who is having issues with worming their fish safely.

We've heard of several cases where pondfish have been eaten by otters. Image by Shutterstock.

What killed our Koi?

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