G'day, I'm Bobby Rawat.
I've kept aquariums for the past five years, and I've spent just as long reading and researching everything I could find about fishkeeping. Best Fish Tank Hub is where those two things come together: what I've learned from my own tanks, checked against what the research actually says.
When I started, most of the advice I found was written for overseas conditions: American tap water, American summers, and products you can't buy here. Australian fishkeepers deal with different water, hot summers that push tank temperatures up, and a different set of shops and brands. I wanted one place with advice that fits how fishkeeping works in Australia.
What you'll find here
- Beginner guides: setting up a tank, cycling it properly, and choosing fish that suit your tank size.
- Water care: ammonia, nitrate, pH, cloudy water and testing, explained in plain English.
- Maintenance: cleaning, water changes, algae and pests.
- Equipment roundups: filters, heaters, lights and test kits, with the downsides included.
How I work
Every guide is based on two things: what I've seen in my own tanks over the past five years, and research from reliable sources. That means aquarium science references, manufacturer documentation, and the experience of long-time keepers. If something is based on research rather than my own hands-on experience, I'll say so.
For product recommendations, I look at what's actually available in Australia at a fair price, and I'd rather tell you a cheaper option is fine than push you toward something you don't need.
You can read exactly how products are chosen and tested on the How We Test page.
Spotted a mistake?
Fishkeeping advice evolves, and I get things wrong sometimes. If you notice an error, or your experience is different, get in touch through the Contact page. I read every message.
Bobby Rawat, Best Fish Tank Hub