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Fishkeepers the world over struck gold with the introduction of the small colourful rock dwelling cichlids from East Africa’s Lake Malawi. The mbuna as they are known (pronounced mmm-boon-a or mu-boon ...

Bad water is the biggest killer of fish in the aquarium and New Tank Syndrome (NTS) is one of the most common causes. Jeremy Gay describes how to recognise and fight it. New Tank Syndrome occurs ...

It’s said that all fish carry the whitespot parasite and that when fish are stressed, their immune systems are affected and, like us, are much more vulnerable. A major cause, especially in the winter ...

Dr Michael Hardman takes a look at Ottos - popular, fascinating but sadly often undervalued suckermouth catfish, that are actually great little algae eaters. Whether you call them cascudinhos, ...

Diet: Frozen bloodworm, black mosquito larvae, Daphnia and brineshrimp are readily taken. May also accept flakes or micro pellets. Matt Clarke has kept this fish and his were fond of small earthworms ...

With winter on its way there are certain steps fishkeepers need to take in order to ensure ponds and their fish are supported and in the best possible condition during the cold weather. To help you ...

Matt Clarke explains why Corydoras catfish sometimes take gulps of air from the water surface. Corydoras use a technique known as aerial respiration — an adaptation for life in low oxygen environments ...

One of the most visible goldfish health problems has a very common cause. Take our advice to find out what to do if your goldfish starts to turn upside down. What is this problem and how can I ...

German ichthyologist Axel Zarske has described a new genus and species of transparent tetra from Peru. Naming the new tetra Trochilocharax ornatus in a recent issue of the journal Vertebrate Zoology, ...

Editor, Alex Bell, focuses on the unique reproductive traits and care requirements of the rare and fascinating Borneo redline halfbeak, a lesser-known species of halfbeak that stands out due to its ...

Throughout my early years of fishkeeping air-driven sponge filters were a staple, running large tanks and tiny breeding set-ups with equal ease, says Nathan Hill. So it's a delight to know that not ...