Fishkeepers 'must research compatibility of different species' - 28th December, 2011 Enthusiasts have been reminded to do their research when purchasing fish to put in an aquarium, as not all species are compatible with each other.President of the Federation of Br...
Spare filters 'essential for fishkeepers' - 25th December, 2011 Enthusiasts have been advised to always have a spare aquarium filter in case of an emergency.Practical Fishkeeping notes that modern products are very reliable, however a &q...
Aquarium plants 'must be pruned carefully' to maintain their appearance - 21st December, 2011 Enthusiasts need to ensure they prune their aquarium plants carefully if they wish to achieve the best possible results in their ...
The Red-hump geophagus 'needs a 140-litre tank' - 15th December, 2011 Enthusiasts looking to purchase the Red-hump Geophagus (Geophagus steindachneri) will need a fish tank that can contain around 140 litres of water.This is acco...
Chlorine 'will destroy filter activity' - 13th December, 2011 The presence of chlorine and chloramine can prevent fish tank filters from working properly, enthusiasts have been advised.Practical Fishkeeping stated that the chemica...
Good positioning 'can reduce tank heat loss' - 10th December, 2011 Fishkeepers can reduce the amount of heat lost from their aquariums by finding a good location for their tank.Seriously Fish explained many tanks require a lot of electricity to power their ...
Angelfish 'need taller aquariums' - 8th December, 2011 Fishkeepers will have to ensure they have a tall tank if they want to keep angelfish.These fish prefer to live in environments with aquarium plants, while experts can ...
Fin rot 'can be caused by stress' - 4th December, 2011 Fin rot generally occurs in fish that are kept in poor water conditions or stressful habitats.It is one of the more common problems encountered by fish keepers and can kill their fish if it progresses and reaches its body.The disease i...
Elephant nose mormyrid 'is a difficult pet' - 1st December, 2011 The elephant nose mormyrid (Gnathonemus petersii) is a popular fish for advanced fish keepers because of its strange nose, which is actually an organ it uses to find food in murky water.For this reason, the ...
Argulus 'can be taken care of with medicines' - 1st December, 2011 Argulus, or fish lice, is not the most common problem among fish and can break out in ponds but is unlikely to occur in aquariums.These parasites can be large enough to see with the naked eye an...