Real Aquatics News and Blogs

How to Help a Dog that is Afraid of Thunder

DogsJul 03, 2024

Because of the difficulties treating thunderstorm phobia, it is always recommended to speak with your veterinarian first. Calming medication for dogs can help, but so can a referral to a trainer or pet behavioural expert.

How to Help a Dog that is Afraid of Thunder

DogsJul 03, 2024

Fantasy Fish AI: Golden (Blue) Acara

CichlidaeJun 28, 2024

This time around we asked AI to create an image of "create a blue acara cichlid with golden scales swimming in an aquarium" and this is what we got. We would get many requests in the shop for "golden" fish.

Fantasy Fish AI: Nanochromis transvestitus

CichlidaeJun 26, 2024

This blog originates from experiments to produce accurate images of actual fish species, many of which went horribly wrong! Maybe we should call it 'mutant AI fish experiments'...?

Fantasy Fish AI: The West African Dwarf Cichlid

CichlidaeJun 26, 2024

As anyone who has tangled with AI to produce specific blogs images or text will know, in its current form and without the correct prompting AI doesn't always quite produce what you need.

Caring for Feral Cats and Strays

CatsJun 21, 2024

Taking the decision to care for a feral cat, or a stray cat as we know them, is a huge responsibility not to be taken lightly. It can be a hard, long term commitment, but if you are an experienced cat owner you can experience some real reward in taking in a stray.

Aquatic Oddities: Trickle the Ivories

AquariumsJun 19, 2024

Here is an exquisite antique piano / working aquarium spotted in Gateway Antiques, Burford, a delightful antiques shop in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. Someone has had the genius idea of embedding a fish tank into an old piano.

Aquatic Oddities: Fishy Artwork, Tintagel

Aquatic OdditiesJun 19, 2024

In this article, we picture some fish-themed artwork spotted at a craft fair, at the Old Post Office (National Trust) in the Cornish village of Tintagel. These pieces would have hung rather well in our offices! We love a bit of fish art.

Sexing Frogs, Toads and Tree Frogs

AmphibiansJun 18, 2024

Determining the sex of your amphibian can be essential to ensure you have the correct mix in your habitat, and the right balance when it comes to breeding and mating.

Aquatic Oddities: Seaside Murals, Eastbourne

Aquatic OdditiesJun 18, 2024

In this article, we picture some seaside marine murals spray-painted onto walls on the pier underpass in Eastbourne, Sussex. The artworks are designed to encourage beach-goers to be a bit more responsible on the beaches.

Around Our Shores - Images: Eastbourne

Around our ShoresJun 18, 2024

In our regular blog series, Around our Shores, we explore places, wildlife and habitat around Britain's coastline of notable interest.

In these short blog snippets, we share more seashore-related images taken by our own photographers on our travels for your enjoyment.

Aquatic Oddities: Snail Food Signage

Aquatic OdditiesJun 17, 2024

In this regular blog feature we present aquatic-themed oddities and curiosities discovered throughout the UK.

In this article, we picture a shop sign, that was formerly in use on our fish house premises. We had stored the fish house sign in a sealed storage container, which snails appear to have infiltrated and begun to munch on.