Jeremy Gay

Plecos are popular aquarium fish, known for their sucker mouths and their algae-eating capabilities. Some plecos get big however or have specialised care requirements.

A leaking tank can be a a fishkeeper's worst nightmare. Read our useful guide full of tips on what to do in an emergency when your tank springs a leak.

The weather definitely changes in October, with more rainfall and lots of leaves. If you have one, open the drain valve on your filter to purge excess water from the pond.

Heres the scene. You’ve been keeping marines and running a reef tank for six months now and everything is going well, now you want to add some SPS corals.

If you’ve never kept fish before then the best fish you can start with are danios. Danios are small, active freshwater fish known for their hardiness.

Set up a reef aquarium and your lfs will quickly steer you towards soft corals. “Softies” are generally easier to keep than hard corals, less expensive and more tolerant.

Everyone loves a clean tank but a grubby, algae-covered tank can really detract from the beauty of the fish. It can even make you want to give up fishkeeping!

A riot of colour, movement and activity, fish tanks combine nature and science, pets and hobbies, art and past times, and are something everybody can enjoy.

Sharks are some of the most popular tropical fish available and their iconic looks and naming have ensured their popularity throughout the decades.