PondXpert Guide | Pond Water Quality Test Kits

PondXpert Guide | Pond Water Quality Test Kits

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When it comes to maintaining a healthy and thriving pond, one of the key factors to consider is pond water quality. Ensuring that your pond's ecosystem is well-balanced is essential for the overall health of your aquatic plants and fish. In this blog post, we will delve into the techniques and tools you need to master pond water quality.

PondXpert Guide | Invite Dragonflies to your Garden

PondXpert Guide | Invite Dragonflies to your Garden

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Crafting a pond that becomes a haven for dragonflies involves meticulous attention to their habitat preferences. Shallow waters, basked in sunlight, offer the perfect setting, mimicking the natural environments these insects are drawn to.

Building Ponds with Pond Liner in your Garden

Building Ponds with Pond Liner in your Garden

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Building Ponds with a Pond Liner in your Garden. Creating a serene pond oasis in your backyard sounds like a great project! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install a pond liner in your garden.

Expert or Beginner - What type of Aquarist are you?

Expert or Beginner - What type of Aquarist are you?

Aquarium Maintenance

The beginner stage, where you do not know much about fishkeeping but are eager to learn. From a supplier's point of view it is here where the most careful management must apply, and for the buyer the realisation that being a serious fishkeeper means you need to be responsible.

Black Beard Algae | The Lowdown and the Cause

Black Beard Algae | The Lowdown and the Cause

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Preventing blackbeard algae involves maintaining balanced lighting, nutrient levels, and CO2, as well as quarantining new additions to your aquarium. Blackbeard algae, also known as brush algae or Audouinella, can be quite a nuisance in aquariums. Here are the primary causes of its growth.

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.

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Market Research | What are we missing?

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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.
PondXpert Guide: Aerating your Pond using an Air Pump

PondXpert Guide: Aerating your Pond using an Air Pump

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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.