Did you know we also sell on eBay?

Did you know we also sell on eBay?

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Each month we auction off bargain goods - including discontinued products and product returns, sometimes at a fraction of RRP! Don't miss out on a bargain and checkout our Real Aquatics eBay store today.
Guide to Planting and Maintaining Oxygenating Plants

Guide to Planting and Maintaining Oxygenating Plants

Knowledge
Weighed bunches can simply be dropped into the pond, but all oxygenating pond plant bundles would benefit from being planted in soil or gravel within a planting basket.
water lillies in ponds

Guide to Planting and Maintaining Water Lily Pond Plants

Knowledge
In autumn, trim back dead foliage of hardy waterlilies and let them die back to the bottom of the pond. If you have small, new or tender waterlilies, try and keep them somewhere frost-free over winter.
What is Mulm or Detritus in Aquariums and Ponds?

What is Mulm or Detritus in Aquariums and Ponds?

Aquariums
If left alone, the buildup of detritus in your aquarium or pond will eventually break down into ammonia, so you do not want it to build up. If you have a cycled fish tank, the beneficial bacteria will first oxidize ammonia...
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Live Fish Sales Paused for 2023 | Energy Crisis

Coldwater Fish
it is with a heavy heart that we have decided to pause our live fish venture until the energy overhead is more stable.
Guide to Planting and Maintaining Floating Pond Plants

Guide to Planting and Maintaining Floating Pond Plants

Knowledge
Floating pond plants offer great shade to the pond and cover for your fish and other pond wildlife. Click here to find out more.
Quick guide to setting up a fish tank!

Quick guide to setting up a fish tank!

Aquariums
Setting up a fish tank can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here are some general steps to follow when setting up a fish tank.
Fibreglass Ponds - where can we deliver?

Fibreglass Ponds - where can we deliver?

Knowledge
Fibreglass ponds are ideal if you are looking for a quick and easy pond solution. Made from tough durable fibreglass, these ponds are supplied with a lifetime guarantee.
How do I attract frogs to my garden pond?

How do I attract frogs to my garden pond?

Frogs
Frogs will migrate to ponds during the spring, often returning to areas where they may have spawned in previous years. Even If ponds have been filled-in or removed it can be common for amphibians to return to the same area.
Is it good to have frogs in your pond?

Is it good to have frogs in your pond?

Frogs
It's easy to encourage frogs to visit your pond by providing a pond where tadpoles can develop, that has at least one shallowly sloping side up to dry land to allow frogs to access the habitat.