Help Guides

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.

Automatic feeders are the best solution for feeding your fish for you if you go away. They can deliver a set amount of food each day, or even multiple times a day!

Airpumps provide vital oxygen to ponds and aquariums, helping to keep fish and even filter bacteria alive. But lots of things can negatively affect air pump performance.

Confused by the wealth of quartz sleeves available on the market? Read inside to find out how to select the right one for your UVC filter.

In a previous guide we went through the pros and cons of each main type of pond filter. With your choice made, here’s how to install them.

Flexible pond hose is the most popular method for connecting pond pumps to filters, UVCs and waterfalls.

Solar is a great way to get water moving in the garden without having to use mains electricity, but is solar the right choice for your project?