Catnip and other Herbs for your Cat

Catnip and other Herbs for your Cat

Cats
Many people who complain about cats visiting their gardens, for whatever purpose, particularly those with overgrown gardens, often fail to realise that there might be common herbs or plants growing that may attract a cat.
Catnip and other Herbs for your Cat

Catnip and other Herbs for your Cat

Cats
Many people who complain about cats visiting their gardens, for whatever purpose, particularly those with overgrown gardens, often fail to realise that there might be common herbs or plants growing that may attract a cat.
What are aquarium Fish Nets useful for?

What are aquarium Fish Nets useful for?

Aquariums
Tropical fish are often delicate and can be easily stressed or injured. Using a soft, fine-mesh net helps minimise harm to their fins and scales. Read more >
Fish Profiles: Siamese Fighting Fish - Betta Splendens

Fish Profiles: Siamese Fighting Fish - Betta Splendens

Betta
As the name suggests, male Betta fish are typically aggressive, especially towards other male Betta - so solitary aquariums or tanks with bottom-feeder tankmates are recommended.
Fish Profiles: Dragon Wrasse

Fish Profiles: Dragon Wrasse

Fish Profiles
House only one per tank. Rockmover Wrasse should not be placed in a reef aquarium. Your marine aquarium should also have a tight-fitting lid to prevent it from jumping out.
Fish Profiles: American Flagfish

Fish Profiles: American Flagfish

Cyprinodontiformes
The American flagfish is a voracious eater, so will eat almost anything vaible it finds in your aquarium. American Flag Fish have been known to eat hair algae and soft plant leaves.
FishScience: The Go-To Fish Food

FishScience: The Go-To Fish Food

Brands
FishScience is a premium brand of fish foods. The use of natural colour-enhancing ingredients, vitamin-rich components, and groundbreaking insect meal-based recipes make FishScience the go-to for breeders and fishkeepers.
Fish Profiles: Garra Rufa Fish

Fish Profiles: Garra Rufa Fish

Cyprinidae
In the wild, Garra Rufa fish, as well as other species like Mollies, will nibble on your feet if you dip your feet into a pool or around harbours, etc. This can be quite entertaining, but why someone would want to monetise this into a health care regime is beyond us.
Fish Profiles: Reed Fish

Fish Profiles: Reed Fish

Blackwater
Caution will need to be taken with Reedfish as they are prolific escapers. Any gaps in the lid or openings in the fish tank are likely to be used as an escape route for your reed fish, so they will need to be covered or you may return home to find it wandering the house like a snake
Choosing the right Wildlife Pond

Choosing the right Wildlife Pond

Gardens
You can use a range of materials to create a wildlife pond. Digging a hole and lining it with pond underlay and pond liner will do the job, but you can also purchase pre-formed ponds.
How to Create a Wildlife Pond in your Garden

How to Create a Wildlife Pond in your Garden

Coldwater
In addition to being a wonderful feature to enjoy in your garden, wildlife ponds are fantastic for aiding local environmental conservation, and can support local populations of insects, birds, mammals, amphibians and various other species.
How to use Pond Barley Straw for Clear Pond Water

How to use Pond Barley Straw for Clear Pond Water

Algae
For the best results and algae prevention, adding more barley straw a few times a year is good practice to make sure there is always a low concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the pond water.