So, what is the first thing that springs to your mind when you think of eels? Many of you will probably think something slippery and slimy, not to mention …

Glass fishes come in all shapes and sizes, originating from South America, Africa, and Asia. The glass knifefish, Eigenmannia virescens, is one of the more common species from the …

For as long as I can remember, there has been total confusion as to which fish is the true Corydoras aeneus. However, we’re going to try to shed some …

The Dwarf gourami, Colisa lalia, is a popular community fish that comes in a number of different colour forms. Common name: Dwarf gourami, Red dwarf gourami, Striped dwarf gourami, …

Discus keepers fall broadly into two categories. There are those who keep just Discus and nothing else, usually in a set-up with no substrate or tank decor. Then there …

Over the past 100 years, pondlife has been in retreat as natural wetlands have been drained and old farm ponds filled in. One excellent way to help arrest the …

The single most important nutrient for plants is carbon dioxide (CO2). Half of a plant’s mass is carbon, and so without sufficient CO2 in your aquarium water, plant growth …

With its attractive mottled body, amusing personality and potentially long-life, the Clown Loach is a justifiably popular tropical freshwater fish. It’s also a frequently abused one, however, with too …

All tanks have some algae – it’s part of the natural ecosystem, and an important component of many fish’s diets. Even if you wanted to get rid of all …

Algae eaters can be a welcomed addition to any freshwater tank when it comes to reducing maintenance time. For larger tanks, most people opt for algae eating fish. For …