Aquarium keeping can be an interesting hobby. Buying new fish is all part of the fun and introducing them to your aquarium for the first time can be an exciting process. When setting up a new aquarium, it is widely advised that you only add a few fish at a time rather than filling the fish tank full of life as soon as it's taken out of the box and filled it with water. If you have followed the abo...
Algae growth is a problem that the majority of aquarium owners will face at one time or another. Sometimes, even the most dedicated and experienced aquatic enthusiasts find themselves battling the dreaded green stuff.While algae is a natural organism which can occasionally be healthy, excess algae growth is unsightly can can have damaging effects on your fish tank and its inhabitants. What cause...
There's nothing more frustrating for a fish owner than looking into your aquarium to see one of your fish floating lifelessly at the surface.It can be even more frustrating if over the next few days more fish start to drop dead, leaving you wondering what is making them die and whether you have done something wrong.If you have lost a few fish in a short space of time it could of course be a co...
The artificial vs. live plant argument is always a hot topic among aquatic enthusiasts and there are many pros and cons on each side. There is of course no right or wrong choice when choosing what type of plant to keep in your aquarium, it is all a matter of taste. Here we look into the pros and cons of artificial aquarium plants and live plants to help you to decide which is best for you.Live P...
How do I add fish to my fish tank?Adding new fish to your fish tank isn't simply a case of throwing them into the tank straight out of the bag. It is important to gradually introduce them to the aquarium using a process called acclimatisation. Here we explain what acclimatisation is and show you step by step how to add fish to your aquarium safely.What is acclimatisation?Acclimatisation is t...
The cold weather is here and so it is the perfect time to begin to clean your pond for winter. When temperatures drop, your pond and its contents will become less active, with the fish gradually going into a state of hibernation.When preparing your pond for winter one of the best things you can do is to clean it before the temperatures drop significantly. The pond is at risk of freezing over a...
Garden ponds can be a beautiful and enchanting addition to any garden and a relaxing retreat for the whole family to enjoy, but during winter it is important to make a few preparations for the cold.Cleaning your pondWhen preparing your pond for winter there are many benefits to cleaning your pond before the harsh weather begins. Remove dead plants, flowers, leaves and any other debris that can...
When temperatures drop during the winter months, you may notice the fish in your pond start to slow down and become quite dormant. The cold not only makes your fish slow down, it also makes them eat less and produce less waste. While this may sound like a good thing, special food such as wheatgerm fish food is beneficial to keep your fish healthy.It is common for the lower temperatures to send t...
When you first get a fish tank it is easy to spend all of your time admiring the beauty of the fish that live inside it, spending hours watching them swim around and listening to the trickle of the water emerging from the filter and going back into the tank. But as beautiful as your aquarium might look, its chemistry can be far from ideal. Inside the water, are thousands of bacteria and chemicals,...
Keep your fish happy and healthy by cleaning your fish tank on a regular basis. Cleaning your fish tank doesn't have to be difficult and once you get into a routine, it won't take you long at all. Swell content writer, Jenni, recently set up her own aquarium, here she writes about test kits, water changes and general aquarium maintenance. Testing water in the fish tankI've had my ...