Help Guides

  1. Frequently asked questions on garden pond liners
    Categories: PondsEquipment

    Frequently asked questions on garden pond liners

    Work out the size of the pond you want to achieve first, then dig it, and measure the maximum length, the maximum width, and the maximum depth.
  2. How many fish can I put in a Fluval Flex 57 litre aquarium?
    Categories: AquariumsFish

    How many fish can I put in a Fluval Flex 57 litre aquarium?

    The Fluval Flex is a modern-looking aquarium with a funky shape and large filtration capacity. At 41x39x39cm it holds 57 litres/12.5 gallons.
  3. What causes high pH in a fish tank?
    Categories: AquariumsWater Quality

    What causes high pH in a fish tank?

    High pH can be good for some fish that naturally inhabit hard, alkaline waters like Lake Tanganyika cichlids, Malawi cichlids and Sailfin mollies.
  4. What’s the difference between hard and soft aquarium corals?
    Categories: AquariumsReefkeeping

    What’s the difference between hard and soft aquarium corals?

    Want to build a reef tank but unsure on all of the different types of coral? We've put together this useful guide to teach you about them.
  5. How to make a water feature
    Categories: PondsEquipment

    How to make a water feature

    Gardening has boomed since Lockdown, with many people spending more time in their outdoor spaces than ever before.
  6. How long should a UV light for an Aquarium be switched on?
    Categories: AquariumsEquipmentAlgae and Pests

    How long should a UV light for an Aquarium be switched on?

    UV sterilisers are useful pieces of kit for combatting algae in an aquarium, but should they be left on all day, every day, or should they be turned off during certain hours?
  7. What to feed corals in a reef tank
    Categories: AquariumsReefkeeping

    What to feed corals in a reef tank

    One of the greatest advances in reefkeeping in the last few years has been in nutrition. What does this mean for our corals?
  8. How to keep your fish pond cool in summer
    Categories: PondsEquipment

    How to keep your fish pond cool in summer

    Hot weather can cause real problems for some pond fish and it’s in heatwaves and during warm, muggy nights that your fish are most likely to succumb.
  9. How to keep your fish tank cool and prevent aquarium overheating
    Categories: AquariumsEquipment

    How to keep your fish tank cool and prevent aquarium overheating

    Extreme heatwaves are becoming more frequent and that can affect your aquarium fish. Even tropical fish don’t like it too hot, so hot weather can cause aquarium overheating and risk their lives.