Can Science Make Fish Happier?
Skoltech researchers and their Russian and Norwegian colleagues have investigated the effect of ozonation on the organic compounds dissolved in recirculating water at a fish farm. Published in the Science …
Sticklebacks May Learn from Other Fish (and Teach Their Offspring)
Stickleback fish may be able to pass on socially acquired information about a predator to their offspring. In all organisms, life experience and environment—such as diet and exposure to pollution—can …
Inside the West Country Farm Using Fish Poop to Grow Food
A Somerset aquaponics farm, where the water and waste from fish are used to grow crops, is encouraging people to be more self-sustainable. Bioaqua Farm in Blackford, near Wedmore, keeps …
Octopus Goes out for Dinner and Leaves Aquarium Staff Frantic
An octopus who decided he wouldn’t wait for his dinner caused something of a flap when he was found missing. Staff at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport were …
Leeds Is so Hot That Tropical World Is Closing (but Only for Two Days)
As the current record-breaking UK heatwave persists, even the always-balmy Tropical World is being forced to close its doors for the welfare of its animals and staff. Leeds is so …
Understanding the Amazon’s Plethora of Freshwater Stingray Species
To the casual observer, the rivers of the Amazon rainforest could be mistaken for the ocean. They teem with stingrays, pufferfish, and needlefish – all more commonly associated with marine …
Blagdon Launches Insect-Based Pond Fish Food
Interpet has launched a new recipe food for pond fish under the Blagdon brand made from insects and small crustaceans. Blagdon Fit & Wild Pond Sticks are fishmeal-free and contain …
How to Properly Maintain a Fish Tank
Properly and successfully maintaining an aquarium can be a daunting prospect, especially for new fishkeepers. What’s most important is that maintenance is carried out regularly and on a routine, scheduled …
Global Aquarium Fish Market Expected to Top £7 Billion by 2028
With millions of fans, aquarium keeping is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. That’s according to a recent report carried out by market research and consulting company …
Check Out This One-of-a-Kind American Home with Custom Aquariums Throughout
A one-of-a-kind house in the United States has created a massive buzz on social media recently, garnering the attention of Zillow Gone Wild. The popular social media account highlights estate …
Japanese Architect Models Inward-Facing Aquarium House on a Fish Tank
Japanese architect Nao Iwanari has designed a house in Kanagawa Prefecture with split levels and an open-plan interior designed to emulate the free-flowing layout of a fish tank. Located on …
Exploring One Million Corals for Colombia
The marine treasures of Colombia are often overlooked, as the country is known more for its mountains and the colourful towns that dot its coffee region. But just below the …
Scientists Catch the World’s Largest-Ever Freshwater Fish
Scientists in Cambodia have caught what’s believed to be the world’s biggest-ever freshwater fish. Prehistoric species notwithstanding, the 300kg stingray landed in the Mekong River is the largest freshwater fish …
Secrets of the Aquarium TV Series Announced
The National Marine Aquarium in Britain’s so-called Ocean City, Plymouth, is excited to announce that the BBC has commissioned a brand-new six-part series about its work. The series is set …
Police Blame Otters for Killing Expensive Koi
Otters have been taking and killing expensive koi and other pet fish from ponds in Wiltshire, police have warned. Wiltshire Police say otters are killing expensive pet fish worth “a …
Five Ways to Mark This Year’s World Ocean Day
With today being World Ocean Day, you may be wondering what small changes you can make to help protect our oceans for future generations. If so, Sea Life London Aquarium …
Here’s How Much Maintenance a Fish Tank Needs
How much maintenance a fish tank needs depends on several important factors. Tank size, stocking density, filtration, planting, and even lighting all play a part in determining how much maintenance …
OATA Issues Warning About Japanese Rice Fish
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is reminding local fish shops to only sell Japanese rice fish or medaka (Oryzias species) for indoor aquariums and to ensure fishkeepers understand they cannot …
Aquatics Brand King British Marks Half-Century in Business
The established aquatics brand King British is celebrating 50 years of keeping the country’s fish healthy in 2022. With a vast range of products from food to tap water conditioner, …
Sea Life London Set for Shark Awareness Week
Ahead of its Shark Awareness Week event, Sea Life London Aquarium is asking, “Are sharks really scary?” To help answer that question and to demystify some of what often makes …