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Aquatic Oddities: Pond Mould Salvage
In this regular blog feature we present aquatic-themed oddities and curiosities discovered throughout the UK.
In this blog, we picture some fibreglass pond moulds, discovered amongst the bushes and weeds at an architectural salvage site.
The Best Pre-Formed Ponds for 2024
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.
Can I release fish into the wild?
Fishkeepers have a legal duty of care to their pets under the Animal Welfare Act, which states the need to provide, among other things, a suitable environment and protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease.
Why is the water pH level important to fish?
The pH scale is the measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of water. The pH scale runs from 0 (extremely acidic) to 14 (extremely alkaline). The mid point, 7, is known as 'neutral'. pH is generally cited to one decimal place (e.g. pH 6.5, pH 7.3, etc)
PondXpert Guides | Pond Electrics
UK Law and building regulations state that anything that is to be installed permanently outside and, in a pond, should be hard wired into the electrical circuit. This means that pumps and filters do not come with plugs fitted.
PondXpert Guide | Pond Cleaning
After a season of plant growth and leaf drops, ponds tend to build up a layer of sludgy detritus on the bed, and some surface muck. Pond vacuums and skimmers have long been the weapon of choice for cleaning a pond.
PondXpert Guide | Water Quality
Water quality in your pond is very important for keeping healthy fish. We get lots of pond keepers coming to us with queries regarding water maintenance so have created this article to cover all aspects of water quality and management.
PondXpert Guide | How to Combat Blanketweed
An Ultra Violet Clarifier will not really work on blanketweed as it will not pass through the pump and filter. A UVC unit is there to make the single-cell algae clump together so it can be taken out by the filter.
