The self-feeding set-up

I AM LUCKY enough to own most of the aquascaping books by the famous Takashi Amano, the godfather of aquascaping and an inspiration to a generation (perhaps now two) of aquarists. The books are filled

When, at the age of 12, Inga Nikitiniene first saw a photograph of the pineapple orchid, Dendrobium densiflorum, her response was instinctive. “I knew immediately that I wanted to have this plant. I d

AS AN AVID fishkeeper, I often find myself searching for the latest discoveries, the rarest species or the downright obscure. I’m a hobbyist of nearly 20 years and often fall into the trap of pushing

Peter is our disease expert. Send questions his way if you have pathogen problems. Bob is a master of fishkeeping general knowledge and community tanks. Jeremy is more than adept when it comes to cich

AQUARISTS HAVE LONG been fascinated by fish species that are not only interesting but, above all, are beautifully coloured. From the western and central regions of Africa originate several vibrantly c

Before I realise what’s happening, the lid is off – and James Maclaine is pulling out a fistful of deep-sea anglerfish. I hadn’t been expecting him to plonk his bare hand inside the jar. I peer more c