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General fishkeeping

What are the best tips for taking care of my fish while I’m on holiday?

Fish are generally quite easy to fit around holiday absence. However it pays to do some preparation first though, and having someone who ...

Why are my fish not eating?

If you’ve added a recognisable source of food for the species concerned then the answer is usually stress. The first thing to rul...

How do I know if my fish are ill?

The answer to this is observation. By knowing what’s normal behaviour and deportment for your pets you can tell if they’re behaving stran...

How often should I feed my fish?

Apart from large, predatory species, fish are adapted to graze on tiny quantities of food throughout the day. With this fact in mind, mos...

​What happens if I have an issue with the fish I purchased?

Since its creation, Maidenhead Aquatics has always been run “by fishkeepers, for fishkeepers”, so the health and welfare of your fish is ...

Why is the water green in my aquarium and how do I resolve this?

Green water is caused by free-living algae that thrive on high nutrients and light. No matter how fine your filter media is, the microsco...

What is a Cyanobacteria bloom and how do I get rid of it?

An unholy alliance of bacteria and algae, Cyanobacteria or Blue-green algae are adaptable, tenacious, and ugly. Their partnershi...

I just added some wood to my aquarium and the water has gone brown- how do I clear this and is it dangerous?

For many species, the tint that comes from tannins in wood or leaves is a natural part of their habitat. Indeed, some people go to great ...

Can I add stones, rock or wood from my garden into my aquarium?

Outside of the artificial rocks designed for marine tanks, there’s no such thing as ‘new’ rock or stone. The rocks in your garden are mil...

How does the Ocean Free Hydra filter work?

No other filter does what a Hydra does, so it’s hard to compare it to anything. In a nutshell, these filters prevent new tank syndrome by...