Social Media | We are now on Threads!

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Social Media | We are now on Threads!

Social Media | We are now on Threads!

Announcements

Threads is a text-based social media platform launched by Meta as a rival to Twitter. Keep up-to-date with all the latest blogs, product news and stock updates by following Real Aquatics us on Threads!

Fish Profiles | Shark Nose Goby

Fish Profiles | Shark Nose Goby

Bottom Feeders

Shark Nose Gobies eat small crustaceans and parasites in the wild. They will eat finely chopped seafood, frozen foods, and commercial marine omnivore preparations in aquaria, once or twice a day.

RO Water - why it is Important for Marine Aquariums?

RO Water - why it is Important for Marine Aquariums?

Aquarium Maintenance

Using RO water helps maintain stable water chemistry, reducing fluctuations that can stress marine creatures. Many reef keepers mix RO water with reef-specific salt blends to create an optimal environment that closely mimics natural seawater.

What is RO Water?

What is RO Water?

Filtration

RO water is commonly used for drinking, cooking, marine fishkeeping and other industrial applications, and is especially useful in areas where tap water contains high levels of dissolved solids or pollutants.

Fish Profiles | Butterfly Moor Goldfish

Fish Profiles | Butterfly Moor Goldfish

Coldwater

Butterfly moor's are omnivorous. Feed them sinking and floating goldfish pellets flake and broken-up algae wafer. Will also happily eat bloodworm, brine shrimp and other meaty fresh food (frozen is fine).

Fish Profiles | Red Moor Goldfish

Fish Profiles | Red Moor Goldfish

Coldwater

Red moor's make peaceful additions to community freshwater tanks with other goldfish or low-temperature tolerant tropical fish of a similar size. They are relatively easy to keep healthy if the tank is clean, well filtered, and they are fed a good diet. This makes them suitable for beginners.

Fish Profiles | Black Moor Goldfish

Fish Profiles | Black Moor Goldfish

Coldwater

A fully grown moor goldfish usually reaches 15-20cm, around 6-8" inches in length. Care must be taken not to house with smaller fish that can fit in its mouth, when it reaches adult size - black moor goldfish will happily swallow small tetra or similar tankmates. 

Fish Profiles | Panda Moor Goldfish

Fish Profiles | Panda Moor Goldfish

Coldwater

Panda moor goldfish have distinctive black and white colouring, like a panda, and are one of the rare varieties of the species. This colouration is simply a lack of black pigmentation on a black moor goldfish, and can sometimes display flecks of traditional goldfish orange.

Fish Profiles | Talking Catfish

Fish Profiles | Talking Catfish

Bottom Feeders

Talking Dora Catfish prefer a soft sandy substrate as they like to burrow in sand and soft river bottoms. They like to eat crustaceans such as river shrimp and half-shell clams, and will forage for organic debris. Do not keep with ornamental shrimp or snails, they will eat them! Being nocturnal, they will be more active at night.

Pond Plants Classification Explained | Different Types

Pond Plants Classification Explained | Different Types

Algae

There are lots of different types of pond plant to choose from, many serving practical purposes in the pond, while others are simply for pure aesthetics.

This handy guide below will outline the different types of pond plants you can buy to adorn your garden pond.

Fish Profiles | Whiptail Catfish

Fish Profiles | Whiptail Catfish

Algae

These catfish originate from South American streams and thrive in well-maintained aquariums with plenty of hiding spots, such as driftwood, plants, and caves. They prefer dim lighting and gentle water movement. Their diet consists of algae wafers, catfish pellets, frozen foods, and vegetable matter like cucumber or kale.