Guides, tutorials and reference to help you get more from your aquarium.
A portrait of Oliver Knott, one of the most recognised German aquascapers: a personal style, spectacular layouts and an intense teaching activity that has helped spread aquascaping across Europe.
A portrait of Christel Kasselmann, German botanist and author of the reference work on aquarium plants: her fieldwork, her books and her legacy for the hobby.
A guide to the Lake Tanganyika biotope: alkaline, hard water parameters, typical rock and shell setups, and the fascinating behaviour of Shell Dweller cichlids.
How to prepare your tank and your peace of mind before an extended trip: planning, tested automation and an operational checklist for leaving your aquarium safely for 14 days.
A practical guide to successfully setting up and maintaining an aquarium under 30 litres: the right equipment, proportionate fish and plants, aquascaping principles and how to manage the challenges of small volumes.
A practical guide to the main types of fish food – flakes, pellets, frozen, freeze-dried and live – with pros, cons, recommended amounts and how to avoid the risks of overfeeding.
When the heat arrives, your aquarium's temperature can rise dangerously. Here's why it's a risk for fish and which practical solutions to adopt, ranked by effectiveness and cost.
A step-by-step guide to building a DIY glass aquarium: from the plan to calculating glass thickness, from siliconing to the final leak test.
A guide to the Lake Tanganyika biotope: alkaline, hard water parameters, typical rock and shell setups, and the fascinating behaviour of Shell Dweller cichlids.
An uncommon yet fascinating approach: recreating a European stream in an aquarium with fresh, well-oxygenated water and often overlooked native species. Here's how to set it up correctly and in compliance with regulations.
Discover the Congo basin biotope: acidic, tinted waters, submerged wood, dwarf cichlids, Congo tetras and catfish. A practical guide to recreating it in your aquarium.
A practical guide to recreating the Lake Malawi environment in your aquarium: alkaline, hard water, a rockscape with caves, pale sand and a selection of Mbuna and Peacock cichlids, with the rules for managing aggression and stocking.
A portrait of Oliver Knott, one of the most recognised German aquascapers: a personal style, spectacular layouts and an intense teaching activity that has helped spread aquascaping across Europe.
A portrait of Christel Kasselmann, German botanist and author of the reference work on aquarium plants: her fieldwork, her books and her legacy for the hobby.
A portrait of George Farmer, the British aquascaper known for his planted aquariums and his intense educational work spanning magazines, videos and workshops. A profile covering style, community and educational content.
The story of William T. Innes, a Philadelphia publisher and naturalist who, through his books and his magazine, helped turn tropical fish keeping into a widespread and organised hobby in the United States.
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