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The Best Pond UV Sterilisers for 2025
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.
The Best Pond Vacuums for 2025
A pond vacuum will help keep your pond clean, and ease the pressure on your pond filter. Pond vacuums are also handy for removing built-up sludge from non-filtered and wildlife ponds.
Above are listed the top 5 best pond vacuums and hoovers for 2025, based on Real Aquatics 2024 sales and reliability data from Real Aquatics outlets on eBay, Amazon and official websites.
The Best Aquarium External Filters for 2025
Herein are listed the top 5 best aquarium external filters for 2025, based on Real Aquatics 2024 sales and reliability data from Real Aquatics outlets on eBay, Amazon and official websites.
The list consists of both external and hang-on filters only, and does not include variations such as internal filters and sponge filters - these are featured in separate awards.
How does Ceramic Filter Media work?
The numerous tiny pores in ceramic media provide an ideal surface area for beneficial bacteria to grow. These bacteria play a key role in the nitrogen cycle by converting harmful ammonia and nitrite into less toxic nitrate. This process helps to keep the aquarium's water chemistry balanced and safe for fish and other aquatic life.
Are Oyster Shells a Good Filter Media for Aquariums?
Oyster shells provide a large surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize. These bacteria help in breaking down harmful ammonia and nitrite into less toxic nitrate, which is essential for maintaining a healthy aquarium environment.
PondXpert Guide: Aerating your Pond using an Air Pump
In this PondXpert guide, we will explore the why and how of pond aeration, focusing on the benefits of aeration, when your pond may need it, and the different types of pond air pumps available in the UK.
Evolution Aqua: From Murky to Marvellous
Performing regular water changes helps dilute the nutrients in the pond water, reducing the food supply for algae. Aim to change 10-20% of the water weekly, and use a dechlorinator if you’re using tap water.
How to use Pond Barley Straw for Clear Pond Water
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.
Barley Straw Vs Barley Extract (Liquid) – Which is better?
When looking to purchase barley for ponds, you’ll likely come across two different products – barley straw and barley straw extract. Barley straw extract is a liquid formula which is more concentrated and faster to act compared to physical straw. Both of these work in a very similar way.
