Pruning: Why and when?
Plants are the only filter in a natural aquarium, so your highest priority is to keep them healthy and vigorous. When first planted your tank will look a bit sparse, but with faster growing plants…
Feeding your fish
Feeding fish properly is one of the most critical parts of owning a natural aquarium. You don’t want to feed too much, too little, too often, or simply the wrong thing. But it’s not all…
Goldfish: And what I have to say about them
Goldfish are undoubtedly one of the most popular fish species in the world, and seem to be the go-to fish for beginners. They are known for being easy to keep and pretty to look at,…
The beginner fish guide.
Buying fish can be so exciting that you can get carried away and buy the prettiest one you see, but often they are the ones that are more delicate. That’s not to say there aren’t…
Shrimp
Shrimp must be one of my favourite aquatic animals to keep. Partly because they’re really pretty, and because they breed well and seem to enjoy themselves all the time. Some species aren’t good for cooler…
Setting up your aquarium
Setting up a tank is not difficult, but it is where a lot of beginner aquarists go wrong. A fish tank is more than just a cage, it is a garden. You wouldn’t keep a…
