Help Guides

Raised ponds have many benefits. They don’t have to involve digging, they can prevent pets, children and wildlife from falling in and they can be built in a day.

It can be scary when your fish are spending more time at the water surface than they should, often gasping for air. Here are the reasons this may be happening.

The most eye-catching and impactful aquatic displays are often the ones that follow a theme. Here’s some easy to create decor themes to make your tank look spectacular.

Find everything you need to know about setting up a planted aquarium, whether aquascaping is your hobby or you are just getting started.

Read our ultimate guide to hardscaping to create an exciting underwater world. Learn how to hardscape your aquarium, aquascape rocks and more.

Learn tips and tricks of trade for adding driftwood to your aquarium including what type of wood to buy, how to treat it and common driftwood problems.

Choosing an aquarium substrate can be complicated. Read inside to find out which substrates are the best for which purposes, and how to select one yourself.

Botanicals are a real buzzword right now and they’re used in everything from herbal remedies to Gin. But why are they good to use in aquariums?

Every electrical item comes with a fitted plug, right? Not pond pumps, as the rules are different for outdoor sockets and permanent outdoor electrical installations.