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There are several tempting non-fishy animal species aimed at the sale and keeping in fish tanks. But are they suitable to be mixed with fish?

Marine fish tanks are so cool, and there’s no better hobby to start while you’re locked down at home. Here’s what you’ll need:

In the age of YouTube videos on how to do absolutely everything, the temptation might be to have a go at building your own aquarium.

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?