Guides, tutorials and reference to help you get more from 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.
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.
A practical guide to recreating the peat swamps of Indonesia and Malaysia in your aquarium: acidic, amber-tinted water, driftwood and leaves, hardy plants and fish such as Bettas, Rasboras and shrimp.
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 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 practical guide to recreating the peat swamps of Indonesia and Malaysia in your aquarium: acidic, amber-tinted water, driftwood and leaves, hardy plants and fish such as Bettas, Rasboras and shrimp.
A practical guide to setting up an aquarium inspired by the black waters of the Rio Negro: water parameters, substrate, driftwood, catappa leaves and the best-suited fish.
An aquarium at home isn't just a decorative feature: for a child it can become a training ground for responsibility, scientific curiosity and calm. Here are the real benefits and how to get off to a good start.
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.
The story of Takashi Amano, the Japanese photographer and aquarist who turned the aquarium into an art form, founding ADA and giving birth to the Nature Aquarium style.
A portrait of Diana Walstad, the American microbiologist and author who popularized the 'low-tech' approach to the planted aquarium based on biological balance, organic substrate and doing without injected CO2.
Practical tips, new calculators, and the occasional product update. That's it.