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Below are 11 recent questions from the 'Ask Our Expert' section:

Can I Use Bottled Water in my Fish Tank?

Many aquarists try using bottled water at times, usually when they want to make the water harder, but there can be several problems with it. As an...

How Can I Get Rid of White Flies in my FishTank?

First of all, let's take a look at the probable cause of the problem, and then we'll see how you can treat it. Even when you're very thorough, I'm...

How do I Care for my Chilid Fish?

First of all, don't blame yourself. We all make mistakes and it's really the job of fish shop owners to know what they're selling - unfortunately...

Maximum Temperature for a Biorb Tank?

The ideal temperature for your aquarium depends on the kind of fish you want to keep in it, but there are also other factors to consider when...

My Blue Shark Seems to Panic: What Can I Do?

There are several reasons why your shark could be behaving like this. The first thing to do is to check for disease. Often fish bash...

My Pet Fish is 20 Years Old is this a Record?

Although the average lifespan of kissing gourami kept in captivity is just five to seven years, it's not unheard of for well cared for individuals...

Should I Keep My Aquarium Lights On?

Whether or not to leave the lights on is a question which depends on the type of fish - and plants - you're keeping. As a rule, it's a bad idea to...

Which Fish go Together?

Peacock cichlids are generally gentle, sociable fish and a good choice for a community tank, especially when you have plenty of females to keep your...

Why Are My Fish Acting Aggressively?

Aggressive behaviour is very rare in neon tetra, but there could be several reasons why it's happening. You'll have to do some experimenting to see...

Why do my Fish Keep Dying?

This is a bit difficult to answer without knowing more about the circumstances of the deaths, particularly how the fish looked when they died, but...

Why is My Clown Loach Fish Smaller and Less Active than the Others?

Don't worry about your loach being small. It's often the case that some loaches stay a lot smaller than others, and they can still live long and...