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Which one should you actually buy? Short, opinionated shortlists based on what matters for the job — with honest cons, not just links.
The Best 20 Gallon Fish Tank: Five Types and Who Each One Suits
The best 20 gallon fish tank for most people is a bare 20 long with your own filter and heater. Five tank types compared, with an honest drawback for each.
Read →The Best Aquarium Filter: Five Types and Which Tank Each One Suits
The best aquarium filter depends on your tank's size and what lives in it. Five filter types compared, with how to size one and an honest drawback for each.
Read →The Best Aquarium Test Kits: A Beginner-Friendly Shortlist
The best aquarium test kits for tracking ammonia, nitrite and nitrate while cycling — liquid vs strips, what's worth buying, and what to skip.
Read →The Best Canister Filter: Five Types and Who Each One Suits
The best canister filter depends on your tank's size, stock and plants. Five canister types compared, with how to size one and an honest drawback for each.
Read →The Best Ich Treatments in the UK: An Honest Shortlist
The best UK ich treatments: eSHa EXIT, NT Labs, King British WS3 and Waterlife Protozin — all Schedule 6 compliant. What actually clears white spot.
Read →The Best Ich Treatments: An Honest Shortlist
The best ich treatments: Ich-X, FDA-legal Faunamor, and where aquarium salt fits. What clears white spot — and what to skip.
Read →The Best Planted Aquarium Light: Five Types and Who Each One Suits
The best planted aquarium light for your tank depends on your plants, depth and budget. Five light types compared, with honest drawbacks and what to skip.
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