Aquascaping doesn’t have to be the sole domain of planted tank owners and literally just means landscaping underwater.

Marine aquariums are perfect for creating an impressive display of vibrant corals and beautiful fish in your home. While saltwater systems are more demanding than freshwater tanks, with the right planning and care, they can be incredibly rewarding.

In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to get started, from choosing the right tank and equipment to stocking and caring for your new reef.

Building your own aquarium allows you the opportunity to personalise and customise your setup. You can choose the exact size, shape, and materials to suit your living space. However, it’s not just as simple as joining five panels of glass together. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step by step process of constructing your own fish tank.

A number of factors can affect the pH in an aquarium and lower it. The first factor is the source water. Learn how to identify and fix low pH.

Wood can be found naturally in freshwaters all over the world, and many fish have adapted to live near to it, breed on it and even feed on it.

Parrotfish are a type of cichlid that is popular in tropical freshwater aquariums. Not to be confused with the saltwater parrotfish.

Aquarium filters are vital life support systems for aquarium fish. Without filters, and the beneficial bacteria inside them, we would not be able to keep fish.

Freshwater shrimp can be fun to keep and there are dozens of species and varieties available. They stay small, eat algae, and some don’t even need a heater!

Carbon is a chemical filter media for aquariums which removes dyes, odours and impurities from the water. But how long does it last?