Brown algae is a natural occurrence when setting up a new fish tank as the tank’s system needs time to mature. It takes about four to six weeks to cycle a tank, that is, to establish its ...

Nerite Snails like mature and spacious tanks as well as hard, alkaline water to keep their shells in tip-top condition. You'll want to make sure their tank mates are calm and peaceful, taking care to ...

A graduate from Loughborough University created the 15-litre tank, which is packed with technology enabling fish, plants and bacteria 'to work together to create a balanced ecosystem'.

Algae are inevitable when you own a fish tank. With proper planning and preparation, you can ensure algae in a fish tank are kept under control, so this plant doesn’t become an issue for your fish.