Help Guides

Discus are highly sought after and regarded by many as the kings of the freshwater aquarium. But there are a few things you need to know about before you keep them.

Sludge is ok in natural wildlife ponds but in ponds containing fish, it can lower oxygen levels and encourage algae growth.

Sumps can be used on any aquarium but are most popular with marine keepers. In essence, a sump is another aquarium attached to the main one.

In the midst of the summer solstice, UK ponds are receiving 18 hours of daylight. Here are some common pond problems around this time.

Aquarium gravel comes in all shapes and sizes but some suit some fish better than others, while others may be unsuitable for certain fish, or aquarium use altogether.

“Do a partial water change,” those are the words you’ll hear often as a fishkeeper but what does that mean and why and how can it help your situation?

Cyanobacteria is often mistaken for algae but as the name suggests its a bacteria, not an algae at all. Because its not an algae, it needs to be tackled in different ways.

Angelfish are some of the most popular tropical fish of all time and are widely available. They top the lists for many new fishkeepers.

Aiptasia are the bane of many a reefkeeper’s life, and they can get so bad that people leave the hobby because of them.