In the colder months it is easy to become a complacent pond keeper. Most plants go dormant and to a certain extent so do your fish...

You've been to the pet store and noticed the fish tanks and thought "maybe I could do that".

I have had several phone calls recently about pond problems that were directly related to our summer heat. It is the “Dog Days of Summer” already....

Wild ponds are full of high activity. All types of species are drawn to them from dragonflies and pond skaters, to frogs, turtles and sometimes even the occasional fox. Natural ponds are some of the most important aspects of the conservation of our wildlife, both animal and plant. Wild ponds are disappearing at a truly alarming rate and as they disappear forever they are taking the animals and plants that depend on them for their survival with them. Animals are having to turn to other man made watering holes but unfortunately, these watering holes are just not safe for the animals.

Your first tank arrives home, possibly with a bag of fish, possibly not. Possibly with a kit-type collection of assorted lights.............

Welcome to the final part of this Discus series. I hope that the previous two instalments have been of assistance to existing...

Introduction
The use of activated carbon in Marine aquariums has always sparked debate. In the past opinions ranged from “never use it” ....

Whether you're an amateur diver, or an experienced one looking for a new challenge, you'll want to visit Australia so that you can dive along the Great Barrier Reef. The Barrier Reef is 1,250 miles long and stretches from New Guinea to Queensland. Diving in this area of the world is an experience that you won't forget since it's filled with the wonder of natural elements combined with some of the most amazing sea creatures of the world.

Quite simply, a saltwater aquarium is designed to offer saltwater marine life with a familiar and contained environment. As a hobby.....

Fishkeepers often decide that they would like to take photographs of their fish. This could be for any number of reasons ...

There are innumerable pet enthusiasts with a preference for the bizarre, if not outright dangerous. We all know people who choose to care for such...

At the first MASWA meeting I attended, it became apparent that not many attendees had had experience with live sand....

Aquariums have evolved into a very popular hobby, with about millions of aquarium and tropical fish enthusiasts worldwide.

Tropical fish includes fish around the world living in tropical environments including salt water and fresh water species. They are popular fish....

Betta (pronounced BET-uh, not BAY-tuh) splendens is commonly known as the Siamese fighting fish because males will fight...