Tropical fish range in size, diet, temperament, water conditions, but also how long they live for. So how long do they live?

Clean tanks equal happy owners, so by keeping your tank clean, you are more likely to enjoy it and stay in the hobby. Clean tanks are better for fish too.

We often divide freshwater fish into two types – tropical and coldwater, but what defines a tropical fish, and what temperature is tropical?

Planted tanks can be some of the most beautiful aquariums, and live aquatic plants can benefit fish too. Is CO2 essential for a planted tank?

GH is an abbreviation for General Hardness, and it’s a reference to how hard or soft your water is, so how do we lower GH?

Need to change your aquarium filter but worrying about crashing your cycle? Read our useful guide on how to do it without losing precious beneficial bacteria.

Black beard algae (BBA) is a horrible, tenacious algae which is unsightly and hard to get rid of. It typically grows on the edges of the leaves of slow-growing plants.

The pH of freshwater varies around the world, and most fish have adapted to live and breed in a narrow band of pH values, so how do we increase it?

Setting up your first aquarium is exciting, but there’s one crucial step before you can add fish: cycling your tank. Cycling is the process of growing beneficial bacteria that break down waste and keep your water safe for aquatic life. Skipping the cycling process can cause spikes of toxic ammonia, which may harm or even kill your fish. Patience is key for a thriving aquarium.