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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
YouTuber Builds a Custom Fish Tank Pram for His Pet Goldfish
From lickable TV screens to electric chopsticks, some weird and wonderful devices have been unveiled in recent months. But the latest invention may the wackiest yet, and certainly raised a …
Pandemic Drives 50% Surge in Pet Fish Ownership
It’s been widely reported that COVID-19 lockdown restrictions have promoted new growth in the fishkeeping market. That’s as families and individuals sought to embrace new hobbies and interests as holidays …
Sea Life London Reveals Its Creatures Weird and Wonderful Courtship Rituals!
From terrapins to sharks, there’s plenty of fish in the sea for the Sea Life London Aquarium‘s residents this spring, as they begin their yearly courtship rituals. Spring has arrived …
Owner of UK’s Biggest Home Fish Tank Challenges You to Build a Bigger One
A lover of all things aquatic claims to own the UK’s biggest domestic fish tank – which is an enormous 14ft long, 12ft 8ins wide, and 7ft deep. Former council …
Docs Slam Influencers for Ingesting Methylene Blue to Fight Ageing
Doctors are slamming fitness influencers hawking the health benefits of methylene blue, an anti-fungal medication often used to treat fish tanks. The substance is sometimes prescribed by physicians to treat …
Orchid Guru Says Old Fish Tank Water Is Key to Making the Plants Flourish
With long, arching stems topped with elegant, exotic blooms, moth orchids are popular and easy-to-grow houseplants. They can flower at any time of year, creating spectacular displays that last for …
Pampered Pussy Gets His Own £1,800 Aquarium!
One cat is living the feline dream after his owner spent £1,800 creating a custom aquarium specifically designed for his viewing pleasure. Jasper the Siamese cat used to spend hours …