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OATA produce a good range of videos and free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants.

Corydoras are small catfish which is quite happy on its own but even happier in a group of corydoras, and will shoal in nu

The Albino Corydoras catfish is a very peaceful bottom-feeding schooling fish that is compatible with most popular peaceful community aquarium fish species.

The bumblebee goby, Brachygobius doriae, is a species that frequently appears nowadays in both brackish and freshwater aquaria.

Bumblebee Gobies can be territorial and aggressive towards each other in small numbers, so keeping a moderately large-sized group of 6-8 or more will dilute the behaviour.

The Bumblebee Goby is a great addition to a brackish water aquarium. They will need special care so research be needed before purchasing.

The common myth, or worry, is that bogwood needs to be "prepared" in a special way before adding it to a fish tank, in the belief that it could be toxic, full of parasites, or in any way harmful to your aquarium inhabitants. The truth is much simpler than that.

Yes the Red Tail Botia loach will eat snails, and also other crustaceans. Take care not to house Red Tail Loach with ornamental snails or shrimp, such as cherry shrimp. Click here to find out more.

Red Tail Botia loach can be identified by their blue-black body colouring and orange fins. Red tail botia may also display a black dot on their backs above the tail. Click here to find out how aggressive they are >

Yes the Skunk Botia loach will eat snails, and also other crustaceans. Take care not to house Skunk Loach with ornamental snails or shrimp, such as cherry shrimp.Click to find out more >