Real Aquatics

Samurai gouramis are timid fish that prefer to hide close to the bottom of riverbeds. The fish often blend in with the decaying plant matter around them. In a tank, these fish will behave in similar ways and will need lots of foliage to hide in

In this article, we feature some fish-themed graffiti spotted around Thame, Oxfordshire. While we don't by any means support the criminal activity that is defacing property with spray paint, we do find ths particular graffiti tag amusing. A local customer of ours perhaps?

In this regular blog we ask an AI image creator to produce images or videos of the 'fantasy fish' we would like to keep if we could find or create them. 

This time around we asked AI to "show me cherry shrimp pottering around in an aquarium at sunrise Studio Ghibli style" and this is what we got.

In this regular blog we ask an AI image creator to produce images or videos of the 'fantasy fish' we would like to keep if we could find or create them. This time around we asked AI to "show me Koi fish swimming towards the dragons gate anime style" and this is what we got.

We no longer have a fish house, but we do have some nice memories from it. These are hazy vintage-effect videos, shot on a cheap camera phone, mostly to show new fish arrivals or generally interesting videos. When placed in the aquarium, the holiday block gradually dissolves.

When placed in the aquarium, the holiday block gradually dissolves, releasing food particles (typically small pellets) into the water over a set period, typically ranging from a few days to a couple of weeks. If you're planning to use a holiday block or an automated feeder it's a good idea to test it in advance to ensure it suits your aquarium's needs.

Barnacles are essential for ocean ecosystems as they provide habitat for smaller marine life and help with water filtration. However, they can also be a nuisance for sailors due to their tendency to encrust boats and reduce their efficiency by increasing drag. 

In this regular build-up to pond season feature, we detail the best selling and most reliable pond products from last year to inform your purchases for 2025.

Here we detail which pond UV sterilizers proved the most popular and most reliable, based on our own 2024 data.

These goldfish are hardy and peaceful, making them a great choice for aquariums. However, due to their delicate scales and unique shape, they require specific care. They prefer a well-maintained tank with stable water conditions and a balanced diet of high-quality fish food, including pellets and occasional treats like vegetables or live food.