Aquariums

Cyanobacteria is the technical term for slime algae. It’s not in fact algae at all its a bacteria, but it looks and behaves in a similar way.

No one likes a stinky aquarium and for some, it can make them feel positively sick! Here are some of the causes and how to fix them.

BiOrbs are very popular aquariums and come in a number of sizes including 15, 30, 60 and even 105 litre volumes, but how many fish can you keep in each one?

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.