A practical guide to setting up a biotope aquarium from Mexico and Central America: water parameters, hardscape, iconic species and temperament management.
Milky water in the first weeks after setup scares many beginners, but it is almost always a normal bacterial bloom. Here is what to do, what to avoid and when to really worry.
A complete guide to aquarium water tests: the 6 key values, the comparison between strips and liquid reagents, and the best kits for every budget.
How light works in the aquarium, what Kelvin, colour rendering and intensity mean, and how to set a balanced photoperiod for healthy plants and fewer algae.
How to successfully manage the first breeding of your fish and the raising of the fry: preparation, stimulation, feeding and the mistakes to avoid.
Discover how to set up and manage a natural Low-Tech aquarium without CO2 injectors, complex fertilisers or powerful lighting: savings, simplicity and long-term stability.
A complete guide to the conductivity meter: what it is, the difference between EC and TDS, its applications, the importance of ATC and calibration, with a buying guide across three price ranges.
A practical guide to keeping freshwater shrimp: the differences between Neocaridina and Caridina, water parameters, setup, feeding and breeding.
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.
Practical tips, new calculators, and the occasional product update. That's it.