Jeremy Gay

Every pond and aquarium owner should have a net, as you never know when you might need to catch your fish, but do you need more than one?

Correct placement is critical to getting a tank right from the start. Where you place it can affect your safety as well as your enjoyment.

Pond pumps only remove debris that sinks down to the bottom, a skimmer will remove any surface debris that won’t sink, aiding water quality, and improving viewing.

Two of the biggest problems any aquarium owner will face are fish disease and nuisance algae.

For decades, the most popular form of lighting available to aquarists were fluorescent tubes, but there is another way, LED.

If you’re new to keeping marines, or are considering moving over to the salty side of the hobby, here’s everything you need to know.

With such a massive choice of fish which ones should you choose and which ones should you avoid? Here we go over some of the best and worst.

You need a pond filter in order to achieve one or both of the following things: Clean, clear water, or a healthy environment for fish. Pond water often goes green, and the combination of a pond pump, pond filter and an ultraviolet clarifier can prevent this. Pond fish also produce waste but are not equipped to live in their own waste, so a filter can convert fish waste and prevent it from getting polluted. If you want clear water and healthy fish, you need a filter. 

Own an aquarium and there will always be one type which will be sure to allure you - marines. Read our detailed guide on how to set one up.