What to do if your aquarium air supply fails | advice

What to do if your aquarium air supply fails | advice

Aquarium Maintenance

Healthy aquarium water should be well oxygenated, and the easiest way to achieve this is by adding an aerator to your fish tank, usually in the form of an airpump and air stone or by venturi pipe on your internal or external filter outlet pipework.

Market Research | What are we missing?

Market Research | What are we missing?

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Tropica | Guide to Planting Aquarium Plants

Tropica | Guide to Planting Aquarium Plants

Brands
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.
PondXpert Guide: Aerating your Pond using an Air Pump

PondXpert Guide: Aerating your Pond using an Air Pump

Algae
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’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.
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: 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
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.