Aquariums

  1. What is a biotope aquarium?
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    What is a biotope aquarium?

    A biotope aquarium contains fish and plants that live together in the same place in nature. It replicates the habitat, water parameters and materials found there.
  2. Which tropical fish can I keep in hard water?
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    Which tropical fish can I keep in hard water?

    Much of the UK has hard water, especially the South East, but hard water doesn’t have to be a barrier to keeping tropical fish, as there are still loads to choose from.
  3. What does a Roller filter do?
    Categories: AquariumsReefkeepingEquipment

    What does a Roller filter do?

    Roller filters, also known as fleece filters, are mechanical filters that trap waste in water flowing through them using a roll of fleece.
  4. How to keep seahorses
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    How to keep seahorses

    Seahorses are some of the most recognizable marine fish, and everyone wants to keep them. They look very un-fishlike and cute, but they have their challenges.
  5. How much salt per litre for a marine aquarium?
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    How much salt per litre for a marine aquarium?

    Working out how much salt to add to your water for a marine aquarium can be overwhelming, but it doesn't need to be. Check out our tips on how much you need.
  6. How long are tropical fish pregnant for?
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    How long are tropical fish pregnant for?

    Some of the most popular tropical fish give birth to live young, and the difficulty is often not getting them to breed, but getting them to stop!
  7. What tropical fish lay eggs on the glass?
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    What tropical fish lay eggs on the glass?

    If you find some eggs on the glass one day you may be wondering where they came from, but many fish, such as Corydoras lay eggs on the glass.
  8. How to keep Discus
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    How to keep Discus

    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.
  9. How does an aquarium sump work?
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    How does an aquarium sump work?

    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.