Setting up your first tropical aquarium is an exciting introduction to the fishkeeping hobby. Bright, active fish are fascinating to watch, but choosing the right fish at the start is the key to success. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to choose the best tropical fish for your setup, explain stocking for different zones, and suggest some hardy, beginner-friendly fish that thrive in home aquariums.

Choosing marine fish can be a minefield, with most of the desirable ones like puffers and butterflyfish being unsuitable for reef tanks.

Setting up a tropical aquarium is exciting, but the tank you choose has a big impact on your fish. With size, shape, and placement, there’s a lot to consider before purchasing. In this guide, we’ll explain the key considerations with handy tips that’ll make your decision much easier.

Want to breed cichlids? Read our useful guide on the five easiest cichlids for you to breed at home, and get started the right way!

The key to managing disease in your fish tank is to observe your fish. Watch your fish every day but at the same time look for signs of ill health and disease.

Part of the appeal of a marine aquarium is the bright coral sand base that transports the viewer to a beach on a tropical island.

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.

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.