How do I deal with aquarium snails?
Nathan Hill •
Aquarium snails are considered a pest by some and a pal by others. Spotting snails in your aquarium may not cause any issue at first, but that novelty may quickly wears off and disrupt the eco-system - and when the numbers get out of hand, you’ll need to intervene.
What fish can I keep with Firemouths?
Neale Monks advises one of our readers on the best way to get moderately aggressive cichlids to tolerate tankmates...
Can I mature a new filter quickly?
Luckily, yes! The simplest way is to add things from a mature aquarium - as Neale Monks explains...
Do I need a filter for an aquarium?
Nathan Hill •
The aquarium filter is considered one of the most essential pieces of fishkeeping equipment. But are they necessary in all cases, and how do they work?
How to set up an African biotope aquarium
Nathan Hill •
Tired of seeing Anubias-based displays teeming with Kribensis, Nathan Hill takes a different slant on aquariums in the style of the Congo.
Practical Fishkeeping Readers' Poll 2023 Winners Announced
Nathan Hill •
The Readers’ Poll returned for 2023, and now we can proudly reveal the stores that you voted as the top shops for the year.
Fluval Bio-CO2 Pro 250 review
Nathan Hill •
Nathan Hill reviews the new natural fermentation Bio-CO2 Pro 250 carbon dioxide delivery system from Fluval.
Do I need a filter for an aquarium?
Nathan Hill •
The aquarium filter is considered one of the most essential pieces of fishkeeping equipment. But are they necessary in all cases, and how do they work?
Maidenhead Belfast is the Readers' Poll 2023 Regional Winner
After being initially overlooked, Northern Ireland store Maidenhead Aquatics in Belfast has been nominated Regional Winner in 2023 Readers’ Poll.