Help Guides

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!

Keeping a tropical tank is more than just a hobby, it’s your own living ecosystem that brings vibrant aquatic life into your home. With careful planning, regular maintenance, and the right selection of livestock, you can easily create a thriving aquarium to enjoy for years to come. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to get your tank set up, stocked, and maintained.

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

Feeding frequency depends on the type of fish you keep. As a general rule small fish should be fed little and often and larger ones can go longer between meals.

Damselfish are some of the most colourful, abundant, cheap and hardy fish available to the marine keeper, but they can have their drawbacks.

Keep marines and soon you’ll be in the market for a protein skimmer. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions.

Siamese fighters, or Betta, originate from the warm, fresh waters of Thailand, formerly Siam, and are a favourite for beginner and experienced fishkeepers alike.

Fed up of live aquarium plants that disintegrate and die? Stick to these five species and your aquarium will become a green, serene planted tank in no time.