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Learn how to properly cycle an aquarium filter before adding fish — a quick, step-by-step trust-builder for healthy tanks in just 2 minutes. This video covers fishless cycling, establishing beneficial bacteria, monitoring ammonia.

While leaves in your local forest are unlikely to have come into contact with any herbicides or weed killers, leaves collected in your local park or gardens may well have done. Herbicides can be acutely toxic to aquarium fish, which will exhibit signs of poisoning within minutes.

Ammonia build-up in ponds is a silent killer that can devastate fish populations and destabilize your entire aquatic ecosystem. Whether you're managing a koi pond, wildlife pond, or ornamental water garden, tackling ammonia in a pond is critical.

To reduce ammonia in an aquarium, start by addressing the root causes. Avoid overstocking your tank and feed fish sparingly to prevent excess waste. Regular water changes—typically 25–30% weekly—help dilute toxins and maintain balance.

It can be highly rewarding when your fish start to have babies or lay eggs. The sight of lots of happy and healthy fish fry populating your aquarium can bring a lot of satisfaction and joy, but it can also have its pitfalls.

Master the nitrogen cycle to keep your tropical fish healthy. Learn how ammonia, nitrites and nitrates affect your aquarium ecosystem.

To resolve aquarium condensation, use a proper, snug-fitting lid to trap moisture, improve ventilation by slightly elevating the lid or using aquarium lid clips, reduce evaporation by lowering tank temperature or increasing room temperature, and manage room humidity with a dehumidifier or by opening a window.

Pond drum filters are perfect for large to very large setups, and will help provide optimum water conditions for your koi and other pond inhabitants. Above are listed the top 3 best drum filters for ponds for 2025.

Herein are listed the top 5 best pond box filters for 2025, based on Real Aquatics 2024 sales and reliability data from Real Aquatics outlets on eBay, Amazon and official websites.

Herein are listed the top 5 best pressurised pond filters for 2025, based on Real Aquatics 2024 sales and reliability data from Real Aquatics outlets on eBay, Amazon and official websites.