Help Guides

  1. Why you have to test aquarium and pond water
    Categories: PondsAquariumsWater Quality

    Why you have to test aquarium and pond water

    An aquarium or pond is a thing of beauty, but without testing the water that our aquatic creatures live in, it can all go horribly wrong

  2. Why two are better than one aquarium fish net
    Categories: Fish

    Why two are better than one aquarium fish net

    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?

  3. Pond skimmer guide
    Categories: PondsEquipment

    Pond skimmer guide

    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.

  4. How an aquarium UV steriliser can benefit your tank
    Categories: AquariumsEquipmentAlgae and Pests

    How an aquarium UV steriliser can benefit your tank

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

  5. How to change from fluorescent to LED aquarium lighting
    Categories: AquariumsEquipment

    How to change from fluorescent to LED aquarium lighting

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

  6. What you need to know about marine salt
    Categories: AquariumsReefkeeping

    What you need to know about marine salt

    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.

  7. The eight best tropical fish for aquariums, and five to add with caution
    Categories: AquariumsFish

    The eight best tropical fish for aquariums, and five to add with caution

    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.

  8. Pond Filtration: Choosing Your Filter & UV Clarifier
    Categories: PondsEquipment

    Pond Filtration: Choosing Your Filter & UV Clarifier

    You need a pond filter in order to achieve clean, clear water, and a healthy environment for fish. In this guide we’ll cover how to pick the best unit for your pond based on size, budget, and stocking.

  9. How to set up a marine aquarium
    Categories: AquariumsReefkeeping

    How to set up a marine aquarium

    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.