Help Guides
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How To Choose The Right Aquarium For Tropical Fish
Setting up a tropical aquarium is exciting, but the tank you choose has a big impact on your fish. With size, shape, and placement, there’s a lot to consider before purchasing. In this guide, we’ll explain the key considerations with handy tips that’ll make your decision much easier.
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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 one of the most practical and rewarding times to build your pond, giving you a head-start for spring and making digging easier. In this guide, we’ll walk you through your pond project, with helpful tips and advice to get set up.
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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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Beginner’s Guide to Plecos: Care, Feeding & Setup
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.








