Help Guides

  1. How does a protein skimmer work?
    Categories: AquariumsReefkeepingEquipment

    How does a protein skimmer work?

    Keep marines and soon you'll be in the market for a protein skimmer. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions.
  2. How to properly take care of Siamese fighting fish
    Categories: AquariumsFish

    How to properly take care of Siamese fighting fish

    Siamese fighters, or Betta, originate from the warm, fresh waters of Thailand, formerly Siam, and are a favourite for beginner and experienced fishkeepers alike.
  3. Seven super easy aquarium plants
    Categories: AquariumsAquascaping

    Seven super easy aquarium plants

    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.
  4. How to be a better pond keeper
    Categories: Ponds

    How to be a better pond keeper

    Ponds can be difficult to build and maintain. Here are some pointers that if you stick to you’ll be a problem-free new pond owner in no time.
  5. Reef aquarium chores and how to manage them
    Categories: AquariumsReefkeeping

    Reef aquarium chores and how to manage them

    Divide chores into daily, weekly and monthly. Just 10 minutes a day and an hour a week will keep the tank looking tip-top, leaving lots of time to sit back and enjoy.
  6. The Swell guide to oddball aquarium fish
    Categories: AquariumsFish

    The Swell guide to oddball aquarium fish

    Oddball is the term used to describe an aquarium fish which may look or behave unusually and is not suitable for the average community tank.
  7. The Swell guide to brackish fish
    Categories: AquariumsFish

    The Swell guide to brackish fish

    Brackish fish are some of the most well known, distinctive, characterful fish available and include a number of interesting species.
  8. How to manage reef tank KH and have stable alkalinity
    Categories: AquariumsReefkeepingWater Quality

    How to manage reef tank KH and have stable alkalinity

    KH is probably the most important water quality parameter after salinity and temperature. More important maybe, than Phosphate.
  9. Don’t want a heater? Set up a tank for temperate fish
    Categories: AquariumsFish

    Don’t want a heater? Set up a tank for temperate fish

    Think of an unheated, coldwater aquarium and you may be forgiven for thinking that your fish choice is limited to goldfish.