Common Fish Keeping Questions

Looking after fish
How many fish can I put in a tank?

How do I choose fish?

How soon can I add fish?

How much should I feed?

What should I feed my fish?

How do I acclimatise my new fish?

How can I keep them healthy?

I think my fish is ill – what do I do?

Getting rid of unwanted guests
How do I get rid of snails?

How do I get rid of small worms in my tank?

Plants
How do I choose plants?

Should I use plant food?

How do I prevent algae?

How do I grow plants?

Maintenance
What if there is a power cut?

What if I want to go on holiday?

It's too hot, how can I cool my tank?

How long should I keep the lights on?

How do I do a water change?

How often do I clean out the gravel?

How do I maintain my filter?

What is the nitrogen cycle?

Water quality
Is pH important?

Is GH important?

Why do I need to do water tests?

How do I do water tests?

What causes cloudy water?

What causes yellow water?