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.
Barley Straw Vs Barley Extract (Liquid) – Which is better?

Barley Straw Vs Barley Extract (Liquid) – Which is better?

Algae
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.
Barley Straw: How does it tackle Algae?

Barley Straw: How does it tackle Algae?

Algae
Remember, barley straw is a preventive method of algae control, not an algae killer, so a good result from barley treatment would be less algae returning the following year. To remove large algae blooms, always use a direct treatment method and only use barley to supplement the process.
Waterlife: The Nitrogen Cycle Explained

Waterlife: The Nitrogen Cycle Explained

Algae
The nitrogen cycle is a natural process which is responsible for the conversion and generation of different nitrogen compounds. Ammonia is a nitrogen compound, excreted by all fishes, and is extremely toxic to them.
The Best Pre-Formed Ponds for 2024

The Best Pre-Formed Ponds for 2024

Announcements

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 2024.

How do I dispose of a dead fish?

How do I dispose of a dead fish?

Care Sheets
Do not, under any circumstances, feed your dead fish to a pet cat or dog. The risk of passing on infections and parasites is very real.