featured Algae, snails and cloudy water in tanks and garden ponds
Algae and snail booms are symptoms of too much light or food. Here is how to clear tanks and ponds by hand, prevent a repeat and look after pond fish...
Signs of illness in aquarium fish, and how to quarantine new arrivals
Most fish problems start with the water. Learn the early warning signs, test the water before anything else, keep newcomers in quarantine and know when to call a vet.
Aquascaping a freshwater tank: substrate, stone, wood and light
How to plan the look of a freshwater aquarium, from the tank and substrate to stone, driftwood, plants, a background and lighting, with practical UK notes.
A beginner’s aquarium set-up checklist: from bowl to tank
Choosing the fish first, picking the right size, the kit you need and why a new aquarium should mature before any fish go in.