If you’re new to fishkeeping, these 10 tips should help you keep your fish and aquarium in their best health. 1. Choose the right size fish tank When choosing a fish tank size, there are two main factors to keep in mind. 1. Your available space. Measure the space you have for a fish tank…
Just as humans need air to breathe, fish need water circulation and aeration. And a pump is essential to ensure your fish get the oxygen and nutrients they need. What are the different types of fish tank pumps? There are two main types of fish tank pumps: Air pumps, which oxygenate water to keep fish…
If you’re decorating your fish tank, you’ve probably come across fish tank backgrounds. But what are these posters and 3D backdrops? Why are they a good idea? And what do you need to know about them? What are fish tank backgrounds? There are two main types of fish tank backgrounds: 1. Posters that you…
There are plenty of ways to decorate and personalise your fish tank. But one of the easiest, most striking ways to transform your aquarium is to buy a fish tank background. These backgrounds offer a unique way to bring depth, colour, and theme to any aquarium. What are fish tank backgrounds? While some fish tank…
If you’re building a garden pond, choosing the right-sized pond pump is essential to your pond health. Choosing the wrong pump can lead to all sorts of problems and prevent fish from living in the water. Not to worry, though. In this blog post, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to choose the…
If you’re thinking about installing a pond in your garden, you’ll need to decide whether you’ll heat the water and, if so, how you’ll do this. When deciding whether to heat your pond, think about the kinds of fish you’d like to keep and how warm they need the water to be. While koi and…
Ponds need constant upkeep to keep fish and other pond life healthy. One way to maintain your pond is to invest in a pond UV light (also known as a UV filter or a UVC clarifier). A UV filter can help you control algae and green water, which is ideal for pond keepers who are…
Summer is the season for beautiful ponds to flourish. But a pond doesn’t thrive on its own. A pond that stays healthy throughout the summer months needs proper maintenance. So, here you go, the follow-up to our winter-care pond tips blog post: six pond care tips to help you keep your pond healthy throughout summer.…
As fish tanks are closed environments, ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates collect in the water and can cause fish diseases. Although these compounds build up in all fish tanks as part of the nitrogen cycle, overcrowding and overfeeding your fish can cause a particularly large build-up of compounds that contain nitrogen. So, how can you keep…
If you’re thinking about buying your first fish, you might be wondering how much it costs to own fish and all the equipment needed to run a healthy tank. Unsurprisingly, the cost can vary depending on lots of factors. We’ll talk you through these factors here. How much does a fish tank cost? Fish tanks…