Tropica | Guide to Planting Aquarium Plants

Tropica | Guide to Planting Aquarium Plants

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The easiest way to plant in the aquarium is at a water level of just a few centimetres from the bottom. Many aquarists traditionally plant their plants when the aquarium is full, but this way it can be difficult to orient yourself in the water.
Evolution Aqua’s Tips: Prepare your Pond for Winter

Evolution Aqua’s Tips: Prepare your Pond for Winter

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Organic matter like leaves, uneaten fish food, and other debris can break down, leading to harmful spikes in ammonia and build-up of nitrates, negatively affecting water quality.
Waterlife: The Nitrogen Cycle Explained

Waterlife: The Nitrogen Cycle Explained

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The nitrogen cycle is a natural process which is responsible for the conversion and generation of different nitrogen compounds. Ammonia is a nitrogen compound, excreted by all fishes, and is extremely toxic to them.
How do I dispose of a dead fish?

How do I dispose of a dead fish?

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Do not, under any circumstances, feed your dead fish to a pet cat or dog. The risk of passing on infections and parasites is very real.
Can I flush fish down the toilet?

Can I flush fish down the toilet?

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Firstly, if you are even thinking about doing this, you are not fit to keep fish in the first place. Southern Water released a statement regarding this practice, reminding customers that the only thing that should be flushed down the toilet are the three P's - pee, poo and paper.
PondXpert Guide: Repotting Pond Plants

PondXpert Guide: Repotting Pond Plants

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If plants stop thriving, produce yellow spots on their leaves or stopped flowering, this could be an indication that they have outgrown their pots. Roots will often grow out of the basket.
PondXpert Guide: Saving Energy in your Pond

PondXpert Guide: Saving Energy in your Pond

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We are all looking for ways to lower our household energy consumption. Within this PondXpert guide, we will be looking at ways to keep your pond ticking over whilst reducing your monthly energy bills.
Why do you need to keep an Aquarium clean?

Why do you need to keep an Aquarium clean?

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Remember to perform partial water changes, vacuum the substrate and clean decorations to maintain a healthy aquatic environment!
PondXpert Guide | How To Make A Pond Safe For Children

PondXpert Guide | How To Make A Pond Safe For Children

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The obvious answer to eliminating this threat is to simply fill the pond in, however we believe the positive benefits far outweigh the negatives so long as the situation is addressed properly.
PondXpert Guide | Pond Jobs in Spring

PondXpert Guide | Pond Jobs in Spring

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The garden pond in the spring time is possibly the most exciting time of the year. Christmas is a distant memory, and everyone is desperately trying (and in my case failing) to stick to their New Year's Resolutions.