Freshwater fishkeepers and anyone who loves water and nature should add this forthcoming book to their Christmas lists. Written, photographed and put together entirely by aquatic explorer and naturalist Ivan Mikolji, the book contains stunningly […]
Fishkeeping News becomes an OATA member
Its been a long time coming, but I’ve finally joined OATA via my company Fishkeeping News Ltd, and I’m glad I did. Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked for and with many OATA members […]
Aquatic Now end UK distribution of Apex
Apex availability has been up in the air for a while, much to the frustration of UK reefkeepers and the stores who supply them. But now, we officially no why: “It is with regret that […]
New species of Harlequin rasbora described
A new species of Trigonostigma has been described, called Trigonostigma truncata. Coming from the coastal swamp forests of eastern Malaysia, the new fish looks superficially similar to the well-known Harlequin rasbora, but is more slender-bodied, […]
Orphek launch OR3 Reef Aquarium LED bars
LED lighting specialist Orphek has released their latest version of their popular lighting bars – the OR3. Following on from the OR2 these 3rd generation lights utilise the same housing and are available in the […]
First impressions of the AI Prime 16HD Reef LED light
A new reef tank meant a chance to buy and try some new lights, and this time, I chose a couple of Primes by Aqua Illuminations. The Prime is the smallest light in the AI/EcoTech […]
My new Clearseal custom reef tank – reviewed
I work in the marine trade and get to work with thousands of fish and corals, and hundreds of tanks, every day. You’d think that would be enough to satisfy my saltwater cravings but earlier […]
Interzoo moved to June 2021
The world’s largest pet and aquatic trade show have announced new dates, for the 1st to the 4th of June 2021. This is great news, Interzoo is the best aquatic show in the world and […]
BKKS National Koi Show 2020 cancelled
It was touch and go, but today, on the 6th May, The British Koi Keepers Society announced the cancellation of this year’s show. “It is with deep regret that the BKKS Show Committee has made […]
Aquajardinerie looks and sounds like Aquajardin, but is totally separate…
Gloucestershire fishkeepers will be pleased, but also scratching their heads slightly, at the opening of a new aquatic store. Named Aquajardinerie, (meaning Aqua Garden Centre,) the store is due to open in the Three Shires […]