Aquatic

The importance of water testing!

Some fish and plant life are needy, while others are not. Water is the key to life but can hold a wide range of chemicals and mineral...

Getting the perfect pet photo

Struggling to get the perfect photo of your pet? Then you are not alone. Many pet owners have phones full of dud photos with the hopes of...

Acclimatising your new wet pet

Acclimatising your new tank addition is important. Cam Scott from The Fish Room explains the best practice for introducing your new wet...

SPCA education inspires a kinder generation

Aotearoa New Zealand is a nation of animal lovers. We have more than 4.35 million companion animals (pets) that call New Zealand home,...

Top 6 fish breeds for beginners

Cam Scott from The Fish Room shares his top six fish for beginners. So if you are looking to start the adventure of fish keeping, read on to

Your pet deserves the best life ever

Companion Animals New Zealand is promoting a fresh way of looking at animal welfare in New Zealand, General Manager David Lloyd explains.

Pet Refuge - Help for pets affected by family violence

Pet Refuge, the country’s first shelter dedicated to caring for pets affected by family violence, has opened its doors. The refuge was built

Spring fish care

Spring has sprung. Or is about to depending on where in New Zealand you are. So, what to do about your garden pond?

Clownfish

Clownfish are known technically as anemonefishes. Anemonefishes are a subfamily of damselfish, in the pomacentridae family. There are 26...

Saltwater tanks

This introduction to saltwater aquariums has the beginner aquarist in mind. There are many reasons for setting up a saltwater aquarium,...