Blog Posts

During the summer months, periods of high heat can cause your fish tank to overheat. We recommend some precautions you can take.

A beginner's guide to aquarium water chemistry, introducing key water parameters important for the health and well-being of your fish.

Six tips to help reduce the running costs of your freshwater aquarium

How much does it cost to run an aquarium? Are you concerned about the increased cost of electricity and want to calculate running costs?

Did you know that keeping aquarium fish can help reduce your heart rate and blood pressure, as well as decrease anxiety and stress?

What are the most common mistakes made by those new to the fishkeeping hobby as well as more experienced aquarists?

Have your aquarium fish been acting strangely? Are you suffering what seems to be unexplained fish deaths?

Are you concerned about the health of your aquarium fish whilst you are away on holiday or business?

Are second-hand aquariums a shrewd, money-saving move or something you may regret?

An introductory series of article on aquarium water chemistry. What are KH & GH hardness values and why are they important in an aquarium.

An introductory series of articles on aquarium water chemistry. What is pH and buffering capacity and why are they important in an aquarium?

How to recognise and avoid old tank syndrome: Typically it manifests itself when newly added fish rapidly become diseased and die.

Should I have a planted aquarium? What are the benefits of live plants over artificial silk or plastic plants in an aquarium?