Informative posts that give you the ‘how to’ guide on a particular subject, topic or method.
Algae is one of the oldest and most common forms of life on earth and is inevitable in any body of water that contains nutrients and receives light allowing the algae to photosynthesise. Just place some water in a saucer on a windowsill and after a few days algae will begin to develop. It is, … Read more
One of the most fascinating things you’ll see in a saltwater aquarium is a goby and pistol shrimp pair. The little shrimp spends all his time digging a tunnel system under the rockwork and when he ventures out in search of food or building materials, the ever-watchful goby stands guard ready to ward off any … Read more
Our summers here in the UK and around the world are getting hotter with record-high temperatures increasingly becoming the norm. We all know the precautions we can take ourselves, like staying out of the sun at peak times and ensuring we are sufficiently hydrated. We also know to keep our pets in a cool place … Read more
Like all plants, aquatic plants need three main elements to grow and thrive: light, Co2 and nutrients. As they photosynthesise, plants use the energy from light to convert the Co2 to oxygen and sugars for food, allowing them to grow and propagate. They need a constant supply of Co2 during daylight hours or they will … Read more
Creating a beautiful aquascape with live aquarium plants is a goal for many people who keep aquariums. Not only do planted aquariums look good but they help to create a far more natural and healthy environment for our fish. Plants consume nitrates, phosphates and other excess nutrients caused by fish and food waste helping to … Read more
A heavily planted aquarium is a thing of great beauty and a joy to watch as the plants sway gently in the current while fish dart in and out of the foliage. It’s also far more natural looking than cheap plastic plants and ornaments but how easy is it to start a planted aquarium? The … Read more
When you first start out as a freshwater fish-keeper it can be somewhat bewildering when trying to decide which fish you want to keep. Guppies, Mollies, Tetras, Anglefish, Catfish, Loaches, Barbs, etc. which do you choose? Obviously, most people, when starting out go for the fish they most like the look of but it’s important … Read more
Everyone needs to get away at some point, be it for business or pleasure, and as aquarium keepers, our first thought in these situations is will my aquarium be ok while I’m away? Just that thought can cause considerable stress but we are here to help you find the best way of caring for your … Read more
One of the most upsetting things for fish-keepers is the occurrence of disease in our fish and the most common disease, by far, is Ich (or White Spot). It’s very easy to spot Ich as the fish will be covered in unsightly white spots which usually appear first on the fins and then spread over … Read more
Water, water…all around…water is water,right? Well of course it is…but not quite… The water from your tap is not the same as the water from a river, stream or lake and is obviously very different from the saltwater in the ocean. The water in different rivers and lakes is not quite the same either nor … Read more