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Barnacles are essential for ocean ecosystems as they provide habitat for smaller marine life and help with water filtration. However, they can also be a nuisance for sailors due to their tendency to encrust boats and reduce their efficiency by increasing drag. 

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 2025.

Here we detail which pond UV sterilizers proved the most popular and most reliable, based on our own 2024 data.

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.

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

The list consists of both external and hang-on filters only, and does not include variations such as internal filters and sponge filters - these are featured in separate awards.

A fibreglass pond will save you many hours over installing a pond using a pond liner. A fribreglass pond also comes with a lifetime guarantee, so (unlike pond liner) you are completely covered in the unlikely event of a leak. Here are some important things to consider when ordering a fibreglass pond.

The numerous tiny pores in ceramic media provide an ideal surface area for beneficial bacteria to grow. These bacteria play a key role in the nitrogen cycle by converting harmful ammonia and nitrite into less toxic nitrate. This process helps to keep the aquarium's water chemistry balanced and safe for fish and other aquatic life.

Oyster shells provide a large surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize. These bacteria help in breaking down harmful ammonia and nitrite into less toxic nitrate, which is essential for maintaining a healthy aquarium environment.

Fountain pond pumps are ideal for creating a display in small to medium ponds or water features, and are typically not overly powerful at filtering or circulating pond water. Above are listed the top 5 best submersible pond pumps for 2025, based on Real Aquatics 2024 sales and reliability data.

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.

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.