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Summer Pond Tips

Summer Pond Tips
Filters require regular cleaning, how often depends on the size of the filter and the stocking of the pond. As a guide this should be done every ...

White Spot in Freshwater

White Spot in Freshwater
About White spot (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis) is one of the most common parasites, most fish keepers have experienced this one first hand. It can...

The Golden Loach the Myths & Mayhem

The Golden Loach the Myths & Mayhem
This beautifully coloured little fish is a fairly common fish to be seen in the aquarium trade in the UK. It is sold for both cold water and tropic...

Clean up Crew in Freshwater Aquariums.

Clean up Crew in Freshwater Aquariums.

You can help reduce work by having a few inhabitants that are there not just to look good but to provide a valuable maintenance roll.

Aquarium Maintenance - High Nitrite

Aquarium Maintenance - High Nitrite
The number one thing I say to fish keepers is; if the fish look ill test the water  before doing anything else. Water quality is the key to healthy...

Aquarium Filters

Aquarium Filters
All fish produce waste and within a close system (an aquarium) this waste needs to dealt with otherwise they can reach toxic levels. In basic terms...

Stability in Reef Aquariums

Stability in Reef Aquariums
Maintaining conditions is vital to the success of a reef aquarium.

Aquarium Algae Problems. A Quick Guide.

Aquarium Algae Problems. A Quick Guide.
Most aquariums at some point will suffer from unwanted algae growth in one of its various forms. It is a sign of nutrients and/or high light levels...

Carbon and Aquatic Plants

Carbon and Aquatic Plants
So here is a bit of science about carbon and aquatic plants: The carbon used by aquatic plants is in the form of ‘Dissolved Inorganic Carbon’ (DIC)...

Blanket Weed

Blanket weed is the most common complaint that I get from pond keepers. It is caused by a combination of conspiring conditions; nutrients, sunlight...

Green Water in Ponds

Green Water in Ponds
Green water has similar requirements to that of blanket weed. It is caused by a combination of conspiring conditions; nutrients and sunlight. Witho...

Aquarium Tips Part 1

Aquarium Tips Part 1
Filters require regular cleaning, how often depends on the size of the filter and the stocking of the tank. As a guide this should be done ever...