Help Guides

You need a pond filter in order to achieve one or both of the following things: Clean, clear water, or a healthy environment for fish. Pond water often goes green, and the combination of a pond pump, pond filter and an ultraviolet clarifier can prevent this. Pond fish also produce waste but are not equipped to live in their own waste, so a filter can convert fish waste and prevent it from getting polluted. If you want clear water and healthy fish, you need a filter. 

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.

Algae is the bane of many aquatic keepers life, but there are simple ways to prevent and get rid of it. Read our help guide to learn how.

A lush, green planted aquarium is a spectacle to behold, but some plants are trickier to grow than others. We've put together this guide to make it simple for you.

It’s every pond owners’ nightmare – perfecting your pond, getting it all set up with your beautiful fish, and then some pesky bird coming through and attacking them.

It’s worth knowing which diseases make your fish sick, and it’s important to be able to identify them to ensure they don’t run riot and cause any serious devastation.

Parasites in your pond can be a major cause of concern. They can quickly spread and cause devastation to your system.

There is a wealth of aquarium lighting options available on the market, with different fittings, colours and names. Are they really any different to each other?

Keeping a set of aquarium custodians or ‘Clean-Up Crew’ can be just as effective against algae as chemical treatments, and far more natural when it’s done right.