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The Ram Cichlid, is it a good community fish?
The Ram Cichlid, Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, is quite frankly one of the most colourful tropical fish commonly available to buy. Colourful as it might be however, it is often thrown into community aquariums only to suffer unsuitable water conditions and a tank full of fish it finds terrifying. Let’s get our ... Read More » -
Emperor Tetra, The Easiest Tetra?
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Air breathing fish, a comprehensive guide to Anabantoids
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The Celestial Pearl Danio, a real firework of a fish
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Labidochromis Caeruleus
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Light up your tank with flame moss
Flame moss, taxiphyllum sp. is a relatively rare and unknown species of aquarium moss. However, with little care or prior knowledge, it can be used to create spectacular living flames. Here’s why you should give this moss species a try. Growing conditions Flame moss is unfussy when it comes to ... Read More » -
8 Planting Tips for Aquarium Plants
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Hemianthus callitrichoides
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Marsilea hirsuta, a great alternative carpeting plant
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Iwagumi Aquascapes Putting Together a Masterpiece in Four Simple Steps
Amazing Aquariums
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Interviewing the professional, what an aquatic shop owner thinks
Dan Silvester, Managing Partner at Trust Tropicals in Gloucester gives Aquarist Magazine an interview on life as an Aquatic Store owner and his views on the hobby. What’s the best aspect of running an Aquatics store The best aspect of running Trust Tropicals is doing a job, for myself, ... Read More » -
Tetratec Easy Crystal Filter 250 Review
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Interpet PF review
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Fluval U2 review
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How to Solve…Aquarium Filter Noise
Oh isn’t it irritating turning on a filter, especially a brand new box-fresh beauty, only to hear that dreaded rattle. At first you think it’s just a few bubbles, after all the manufacturer says it runs silently, but after an hour or so you realise that the rattle is there ... Read More » -
Nitrate in the Aquarium, Why It’s Bad and How to Get Rid of It
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8 Planting Tips for Aquarium Plants
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Unwelcome intruders? A guide to removing pest aquarium snails
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What plants would you keep in a turtle tank?
SA Aquatic Turtles can grow to be large and powerful animals and as such are capable to uprooting and destroying many aquatic plants. That said, it is still possible to keep plants in a turtle tank. Providing you have the necessary conditions for growing plants – light, nutrients, substrate etc. ... Read More » -
I am looking to stock my congo biotope soon…questions and answers
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I bought an external filter which contains a phosphate pad…
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I am looking to set up a west african/congo biotope…
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How do you get rid of ick in a reef/fish saltwater aquarium?
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Keeping seahorses in an aquarium – possible, but difficult
It’s hard to deny the appeal of keeping seahorses at home but there’s dedication and planning required if you’re going to make these creatures feel at home in your living room. Are they as hard to keep as you’d imagine? An introduction to seahorses All in all, there are 54 ... Read More » -
Hippocampus abdominalis, the Big-Belly Seahorse
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What is live rock?
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Look Out for the Yellow Watchman Goby
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Yellow Tang – Zebrasoma flavascens
