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The Malawi Blue Dolphin is a peaceful species and should not be kept with boisterous cichlid species such as mbuna, but it will intimidate small fish with its sheer size. It is a shoaling species and should be maintained in a group.

The Frontosa cichlid is a carnivore and feeds mainly on shellfish and smaller fish. There are different types of Frontosa cichlids, such as the Red Frontosa cichlid and the Blue Zaire Frontosa.

The narrow winding inlet of Boscastle harbour provides some rare shelter for boats along this intimidating stretch of Cornish coastline. Tourism is it's main activity today.

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Clown Loach, as well as many other species in the same family, are often marketed as 'snail eaters' or 'pest snail control' for aquariums, but is this fair, and is this wise?

My filter flow has slowed down - what do I do? Filtering an aquarium effectively is very important, for both water quality and fish health. If the ...

Placing a fish tank near other electrical appliances is fraught with risk, particularly if it leaks onto them or near plugs - electricity and water do not mix. Siting your tank under a TV is probably not wise either.

The term community fish refers to a group of fish species that can coexist peacefully with other fish species in an aquarium. These fish are generally peaceful and do not display aggression towards other fish.

There are plenty of plastic or resin ornaments available for aquariums that mimic caves, or are purpose-built caves. Anything with holes that are smooth and fish-friendly will do the job.

When buying aquatic plants for both your ponds and indoor aquariums look at the labeling for a Union Jack or similar to denote that its native to Britain. Here is a quick reference guide to help you choose common British native plants.