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PondXpert Guide | How To De-Chlorinate Pond Water
The need to take chlorine out of the water doesn't stop once the pond is finished, de-chlorination should also be used whenever the pond water is topped up from the mains.
PondXpert Guide | How To Make A Pond Safe For Children
The obvious answer to eliminating this threat is to simply fill the pond in, however we believe the positive benefits far outweigh the negatives so long as the situation is addressed properly.
PondXpert Guide | Pond Liner Repair
The sight of a sudden drop in water level is one that fills the average pond keeper with dread. There are a number of reasons that could be the cause, however a leak is the immediate worry.
PondXpert Guide | Pond Jobs in Spring
The garden pond in the spring time is possibly the most exciting time of the year. Christmas is a distant memory, and everyone is desperately trying (and in my case failing) to stick to their New Year's Resolutions.
Evolution Aqua: Everything you need to know about Surge
Our Surge filter boasts a compact design perfect for individuals new to the hobby or with limited space. And it’s black body blocks the sunlight, inhibiting the growth of algae and blanketweed within the filter.
The Best Aquarium Internal Filters for 2024
In this regular annual feature, we detail the best selling and most reliable aquarium products from the previous year to inform your purchases for 2024.
Here we detail which internal aquarium filters proved the most popular and most reliable, based on our own 2023 data.
The Best Aquarium External Filters for 2024
Above are listed the top 5 best aquarium external filters for 2024, based on Real Aquatics 2023 sales and reliability data from Real Aquatics outlets on eBay, Amazon and official websites.
Around our Shores: Lindisfarne Castle
An art installation in some parts of the castle provides an opportunity to experience the building in a different way. Beyond the castle, there are the award-winning summer-flowering Gertrude Jekyll walled garden, and Victorian lime kilns.
Around Our Shores: The Mermaid of Zennor, Cornwall
According to folklore, a beautiful mermaid would sing enchanting songs at the local church, captivating a young man named Mathew Trewella. He followed her into the sea, never to be seen again.
