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While many brackish aquariums do give the appearance of a blackwater habitat, the phrase 'blackwater' simply refers to a type of freshwater aquarium that is characterized by its tinted, tea-colored water.

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.

The pH scale is the measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of water. The pH scale runs from 0 (extremely acidic) to 14 (extremely alkaline). The mid point, 7, is known as 'neutral'. pH is generally cited to one decimal place (e.g. pH 6.5, pH 7.3, etc)

Sticklebacks are highly adaptable to water conditions and can inhabit freshwater, brackish and marine environments and will feed on a wide range of insects, insect larvae, crustaceans and even small fry.

In this regular blog feature, we explore the common freshwater fish that inhabit Britain's waterway, lakes and rivers. Todays blog looks at the Rudd, Scardinius erythrophthalmus.