Help Guides
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Which aquarium do I need for tropical fish?
Want to keep fish but are unsure which tank to go for? Get started the right way with the Swell Buyer’s guide to aquariums.
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Five easy to breed cichlids
Want to breed cichlids? Read our useful guide on the five easiest cichlids for you to breed at home, and get started the right way!
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Categories: Ponds
Can I still build a pond in Autumn?
Autumn is a good time to build a pond because terrestrial vegetation is starting to die back yet the ground is moist, but not frozen, so easy to dig.
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Categories: AquariumsFish Health
How to treat sick fish - a Swell UK beginners guide
The key to managing disease in your fish tank is to observe your fish. Watch your fish every day but at the same time look for signs of ill health and disease.
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Categories: AquariumsReefkeeping
Which substrate do I need for my marine tank?
Part of the appeal of a marine aquarium is the bright coral sand base that transports the viewer to a beach on a tropical island.
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The swell guide to how to keep plecos in an aquarium
Plecos are popular aquarium fish, known for their sucker mouths and their algae-eating capabilities. Some plecos get big however or have specialised care requirements.
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Categories: Aquariums
How to fix a fish tank leak
A leaking tank can be a a fishkeeper’s worst nightmare. Read our useful guide full of tips on what to do in an emergency when your tank springs a leak.
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Categories: Ponds
How to take care of your pond this October
The weather definitely changes in October, with more rainfall and lots of leaves. If you have one, open the drain valve on your filter to purge excess water from the pond.
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Categories: AquariumsReefkeeping
Are there any easy SPS corals?
Heres the scene. You’ve been keeping marines and running a reef tank for six months now and everything is going well, now you want to add some SPS corals.