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Starfish, sea urchins and sea cucumbers care sheet

This care sheet provides all the essential information you need when considering keeping starfish, sea urchins or sea cucumbers in a marine aquarium.

OATA02/04/2021care-sheetaquatic-invertebrates
72

Marine molluscs, crabs and shrimps care sheet

This care sheet contains all the information you need to know about keeping molluscs, shrimps and craps successfully in a marine aquarium.

OATA02/04/2021care-sheetaquatic-invertebrates
71

Anemones care sheet

This care sheet contains all the information you need to know about keeping Anemones in a marine aquarium.

OATA02/04/2021care-sheetaquatic-invertebrates
70

Corals care sheet

Keeping corals in a marine aquarium requires careful consideration of the conditions they are kept in.  This care sheet introduces you to the things you must consider when keeping these species.

OATA02/04/2021care-sheetaquatic-invertebrates
69

Venomous and poisonous marine species information sheet

Some marine fish are venomous or poisonous and this means that there are some special considerations involved with keeping these challenging species.  This information sheet explains the things you must take into account if you wish to keep them in a marine aquarium.

OATA02/04/2021information-sheetfish
68

Large Marine Fish Groupers, Morays and Triggerfish care sheet

Keeping large fish in a marine aquarium requires some specific considerations to ensure they remain healthy.  This care sheet introduces you to the things you must consider if you wish to keep these more challenging species.

OATA02/04/2021care-sheetfish
67

Seahorses and pipefish care sheet

This care sheet contains all the information you need to know about keeping Sea Horses and Pipefish in a marine aquarium.

OATA02/04/2021care-sheetfish
66

Angelfish care sheet

This care sheet contains all the information you need to know about keeping Angelfish in a aquarium.

OATA02/04/2021care-sheetfish
65

Dwarf Angelfish care sheet

This care sheet contains all the information to introduce you to the keeping of Dwarf Angel fish in an aquarium.

OATA02/04/2021care-sheetfish
64

Butterflyfish and Tangs care sheet

This care leaflet provides all the information needed to keep Butterfly fish and Tangs successfully in a marine aquarium.

OATA02/04/2021care-sheetfish
63

Blennies, Gobies, Jawfish, Dwarf Wrasse and Dartfish care sheet

This care sheet provides basic information for keeping Blennies, Gobies, Jawfish, Dwarf Wrasse and Dartfish successfully in the aquarium.

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetfish
62

Clownfish, Damsels, Chromis & Basslets care sheet

This care leaflet gives you the basic information needed to care for Clownfish, Damsels, Chromis and Basslet successfully in the aquarium.

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetfish
61

Monos, Scats, Archers and Puffers care sheet

This care leaflet gives you the basic information needed to successfully keep Monos, Scats, Archer Fish or Puffer fish in an aquarium.

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetfish
60

Freshwater plants care sheet

Adding live plants to an aquarium can bring many benefits.  This information sheet explains the basic information that you need in order to add plants successfully to your aquarium.

OATA01/04/2021information-sheetplants
59

Crayfish and crabs care sheet

Crayfish and crabs can be fascinating members of a a tank community.  This care sheet gives you all the information you need to keep them successfully.

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetaquatic-invertebrates
58

Freshwater shrimp & snails care sheet

Invertebrates can be fascinating animals to keep in a freshwater aquarium.  This care sheet provides all of the information that you need to keep them successfully.

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetaquatic-invertebrates
57

Tankbusters information sheet

Keeping large fish in a aquarium requires careful thought.  This information leaflets explains about some of the considerations that you need to think about before keeping these fish.

OATA01/04/2021information-sheetfish
56

Wild caught freshwater fish information sheet

Many freshwater aquarium fish are sustainably harvested from the wild.  This information leaflet explains about some of the additional considerations involved when keeping wild collected fish.

OATA01/04/2021information-sheetfish
55

Loaches care sheet

This care sheet explains the considerations that you need to keep in mind when keeping loaches in an aquarium.

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetfish
54

Killifish care sheet

This care sheet explains all of the consideration that need to be thought about if keeping Killifish in an aquarium.

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetfish
53

Tropical algae eating fish care sheet

Some tropical fish are specialist feeders, eating only algae, and so have some specific requirements.  This care sheet outlines the special considerations that need to be addressed when keeping these species in an aquarium.

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetfish
52

Catfish care sheet

This care leaflet outlines the considerations that you need to consider if thinking of keeping Catfish in an aquarium.

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetfish
51

Aggressive fish species information sheet

Some fish species may be aggressive to other species and need special consideration if they are to be kept in an aquarium. This information leaflet outlines some of the main issues that need to be considered.

OATA01/04/2021information-sheetfish
50

Rare and unusual species information sheet

This information sheet provides background information on some of the more unusual rare and unusual fish species kept in aquariums.

OATA01/04/2021information-sheetfish
49

African Malawi Cichlids care sheet

This care sheet gives you all the information you need when considering keeping African Malawi Cichlids in an aquarium.

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetfish
48

American Cichlids care sheet

This care sheet gives you all the information you need to consider when thinking of keeping American Cichlids in an aquarium

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetfish
47

Discus care sheet

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetfish
46

Dwarf Cichlid care sheet

This care leaflet provides all the information you need when thinking about keeping Dwarf Cichlids in an aquarium.

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetfish
45

Freshwater sharks care sheet

This care leaflet provides all of the information you need when thinking about keeping Freshwater Sharks in an aquarium.

OATA01/04/2021care-sheetfish
44

Rainbowfish care sheet

This care sheet provides all the basic information required when keeping Rainbow fish in an aquarium.

OATA28/03/2021care-sheetfish
43

Bettas, Gouramis & Paradise fish care sheet

This care sheet provides all the information you need to know to keep Betta, Gouramis or Paradise fish in aquariums.

OATA28/03/2021care-sheetfish
9999

Frances Baines – SRAS/AHH Presentation 14th October 2017 – YouTube

This presentation by Frances Baines at the 2017 AHH conference explores many aspects of lighting

Frances Baines28/03/2021technical-informationreptile
42

Barbs care sheet

This care sheet gives you all the basic information you need to know when considering keeping Barbs in an aquarium.

OATA27/03/2021care-sheetfish
41

Guppies, Swordtails, Mollies & Platies care sheet

The care leaflet describes all of the basic information you will need when considering keeping Guppies, Swordtails, Mollies or Platies in an aquarium.

OATA27/03/2021care-sheetfish
40

21 Tetras, Rasboras & Danios

This care sheet covers all you need to know when thinking of keeping Tetras, Rasboras or Danios in an aquarium.

OATA27/03/2021care-sheetfish
39

Hillsteam loach, White Cloud Mountain, Minnows and Weather Loaches care sheet

This care leaflet provided basic information about Hillstream Loaches, White Cloud Mountain, Minnows and Weather Loaches kept in an aquarium.

OATA22/03/2021care-sheetfish
38

Pond fish care sheet

This information leaflet provides all the information you need to know about fish kept in ornamental ponds.

OATA22/03/2021care-sheetfish
37

Fancy goldfish care sheet

This care sheet provides all the information you need to know about fancy Goldfish.

OATA22/03/2021care-sheetfish
36

Understand and test water quality

This information leaflet introduces you to the factors involved with water quality for fish in aquariums including; what factors are important, their impact and how to monitor them.

OATA22/03/2021technical-informationfish
35

How to set up a marine aquarium

This guidance tells you everything that you should consider when setting up a marine aquarium.

OATA21/03/2021care-sheetfish
34

Tortoise care sheet

This care sheet gives you the vital information you need to know when thinking about keeping a Tortoise as a pet.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetreptile
33

Syrian Hamster care sheet

This care sheet gives you all the information you need to know when thinking about keeping Syrian Hamsters as pets.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetmammal
32

Rabbit care sheet

This care sheet gives you all the essential information you need to know when thinking about keeping a Rabbit as a pet.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetmammal
31

Leopard Gecko care sheet

This care sheet tells you everything you need to know when thinking about keeping Leopard Geckos as pets.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetreptile
30

Guinea Pig care sheet

This care sheet gives you all the vital information you need to know when thinking about keeping a Guinea Pig as a pet.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetmammal
29

Goldfish in aquariums

This care sheet tells you everything you need to know about keeping Goldfish in aquariums

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetfish
28

Setting up freshwater aquarium

This leaflet tells you all you need to know about setting up a freshwater aquarium.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetfish
27

Fancy Mice care sheet

This care sheet gives you all the basic information you need to know about keeping Mice as pets.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetmammal
26

Cockatiel care sheet

This care sheet gives you the basic information needed to keep Cockatiels as pets.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetbird
25

Budgie care sheet

This share sheets gives you information needed to keep Budgies as pets.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetbird
24

Whites Treefrog care sheet

This care sheet gives you the basic information you need to know to keep Whites Treefrogs as pets.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetamphibian
23

Water Dragon care sheet

This care sheet gives you basic information that you need to keep Water Dragons as pets

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetreptile
22

Tarantula care sheet

This care sheet provides the basic information you need to keep tarantulas as pets.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetspider
21

Stick Insect care sheet

This care sheet provides basic information about keeping stick insects as pets

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetinsect
20

Skink care sheet

This care sheet provides basic information on keeping Skinks as pets

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetreptile
19

Rat care sheet

This care sheet provides basic information on keeping Rats as pets.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetmammal
18

Parrot care sheet

This care sheet provides basic information on keeping Parrots as pets.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetbird
17

Kingsnake & Milksnake care sheet

This care sheet provides basic information about keeping Kingsnakes and Milksnakes as pets.

The Pet Charity20/03/2021care-sheetreptile
16

Lovebird care sheet

This care sheet gives basic information about keeping Lovebirds as pets

The Pet Charity16/03/2021care-sheetbird
15

Gerbil care sheet

This care sheet gives you basic information about keeping a Gerbil as a pet.

The Pet Charity16/03/2021care-sheetmammal
14

Finch care sheet

This care sheet provides general information about keeping Finches as pets

The Pet Charity16/03/2021care-sheetbird
13

Ferret care sheet

This care sheet provides basic care information about keeping Ferrets as pets.

The Pet Charity16/03/2021care-sheetmammal
12

Crested Gecko care sheet

This care sheet gives basic care information about keeping a Crested Gecko as a pet.

The Pet Charity16/03/2021care-sheetreptile
11

Cockatoo care sheet

This care sheet gives the basic information about keeping Cockatoo’s as a pet.

The Pet Charity16/03/2021care-sheetbird
10

Chinchilla care sheet

This care sheet gives the basic information about keeping Chichilla’s as pets

The Pet Charity14/03/2021care-sheetmammal
9

Chameleon (general) care sheet

This care sheet provides a general overview of the care of Chameleons as pets.

The Pet Charity14/03/2021care-sheetreptile
8

Canaries care sheet

This care sheet provides basic information on the care of Canaries as pets.

The Pet Charity14/03/2021care-sheetbird
7

Duck and Chicken care sheet

This care sheet is a basic guide to keeping Ducks and Chickens as pets

The Pet Charity13/03/2021care-sheetbird
6

Degu care sheet

The care sheet provides basic information for keeping Degu’s as pets.

The Pet Charity13/03/2021care-sheetmammal
5

Keeping Goldfish in Tanks

This care sheet covers all of the basic information needed to keep Goldfish in a tank

OATA26/02/2021care-sheetfish
4

Raw UV, Temperature & Humidity data from Manning gorge, Australia

Note:  This is unverified field data.  Raw environmental data collected at manning Gorge, Australia.  File includes includes data and summary graph

Dave Perry26/02/2021field-dataenvironmental-data
3

Dwarf Hamster care sheet

This care sheet gives basic information on how to keep Dwarf Hamsters as pets

The Pet Charity24/02/2021care-sheetmammal
2

Corn Snake care sheet

This basic care sheet is an introduction to keeping corn snakes.

The Pet Charity24/02/2021care-sheetreptile
1

Bearded Dragon care sheet

This basic care sheet details the basic care of Beardies and gives an outline of the considerations prospective owners should think about before they own a Bearded Dragon

The Pet Charity28/09/2020care-sheetreptile