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The Best Pond Vacuums for 2025
A pond vacuum will help keep your pond clean, and ease the pressure on your pond filter. Pond vacuums are also handy for removing built-up sludge from non-filtered and wildlife ponds.
Above are listed the top 5 best pond vacuums and hoovers for 2025, based on Real Aquatics 2024 sales and reliability data from Real Aquatics outlets on eBay, Amazon and official websites.
Black Beard Algae | The Lowdown and the Cause
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.
Tropica | Guide to Planting Aquarium Plants
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.
What are Moss Balls?
Moss balls, Aegagrophila linnaei, were first introduced into the aquatic hobby in the 1970's. More recently, the shrimp keeping hobby has expanded their popularity.
Carbon: the basis of life for all plants (Dennerle)
Only a regular addition of CO2 creates the natural basis for healthy, strong plant growth, lush green leaves and bright colors. The plants produce more oxygen for the fish, ensure better water quality and actively prevent algae.
New Supplier! Dennerle
Dennerle's range of products includes fertilizers, filters, lighting, accessories, and more. They also provide a beginner’s guide to help you get started with aquariums and plant care.
Quick Guide to British Native Aquatic Plants
When buying aquatic plants for both your ponds and indoor aquariums look at the labeling for a Union Jack or similar to denote that its native to Britain. Here is a quick reference guide to help you choose common British native plants.
Did You Know? The Solar Powered Sea Slug
The sea slug then uses them to provide its own food, effectively deriving its own food from sunlight. It’s highly unusual for an animal to behave like a plant and survive solely on photosynthesis. Elysia chlorotica is a solar-powered sea slug!
What is Catnip? How does it affect Cats?
Catnip, in responsive cat species, will usually stimulate some form of hyperactivity, particularly if incorporated into a cat toy or scratching post. This typically will last between five and ten minutes. Cat grasses can have a similar effect on your pet.
