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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 ...

Origin: This is a North American species and has been recorded from several states in the south east of the USA, including Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. The species was originally endemic to the ...

Are there any catfish available for the coldwater aquarium, and is it a good idea to add one? Lots, but many cannot be kept legally and most do not mix well with other coldwater fish. North American ...

Unless you’ve accidentally locked yourself in the fridge, you’ll be unable to miss just how sweltering it is this summer, writes Nathan Hill. Here are a few ways to keep your fish happy over this ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...