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The Best Fountain Pond Pumps 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. Here we detail which fountain pond pumps proved the most popular and most reliable, based on our own 2023 data.
The Best Submersible Pond Pumps 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. Here we detail which submersible pond pumps proved the most popular and most reliable, based on our own 2023 data.
Should I Leave my Pond Pump Running All Day and Night?
Running your pond pump all day can be beneficial for water quality, aesthetics, and aquatic life. However, balance it with energy efficiency and your ponds specific requirements.
Around our Shores: Dunwich Heath and Beach
Dunwich Heath and Beach is a National Trust site located on the Suffolk coast. It is a precious landscape that offers a true sense of being at one with nature. The area is home to a range of interesting wildlife such as the Dartford warbler.
Fish Profiles: Hillstream Tiger Loach
If you’re interested in keeping Hillstream Loach as a pet, it’s recommended to have a minimum tank size of 100 litres that is well oxygenated with a high flow rate - supplement with dissolved oxygen tablets if needed.
Fish Profiles: Pearlscale Cichlid
The Pearlscale cichlid is an omnivore and should accept dry foods without any problem. Feed them a high-quality cichlid pellet as a staple and vary often with frozen and live foods. They will especially appreciate brine shrimp.
New Supplier! Dennerle
Dennerle's range of products includes fertilizers, filters, lighting, accessories, and more. They also provide a beginner’s guide to help you get started with aquariums and plant care.
Fish Profiles: The Malawi Dolphin
The Malawi Blue Dolphin is a peaceful species and should not be kept with boisterous cichlid species such as mbuna, but it will intimidate small fish with its sheer size. It is a shoaling species and should be maintained in a group.
