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Topical Tips December 2018

Topical Tips December 2018

6th December in Topical Tips ​So, here we are again – the robins are briefed and ready, the mistletoe is looking nervous and the stores are bracing themselves to explain to last minute gift shoppers that fish can’t be gifted in a brand new aquarium purchased the previous day
What's in Store

What's in Store

4th December in Our Stores ​Often the best choice of aquatic pets for a small aquarium aren’t fish.
Topical Tips November 2018

Topical Tips November 2018

1st November in Topical Tips It’s time for the gentle march towards the cold season to begin and with it a busy time for the water gardener. Indoors, it’s always tropical.
What's in store

What's in store

1st November in Our Stores Malawi cichlids have been popular for years and their popularity still outstrips the rate at which scientists can describe them.
Topical Tips- October 2018

Topical Tips- October 2018

10th October in Topical Tips So, it’s the time of year when nature shrugs off her summer splendour to take on the glorious glowing tints of autumn. For less romantically-inclined water gardeners it’s leaf time!
The Art of Aquascaping

The Art of Aquascaping

19th September in Aquarium Aquascaping is the art of underwater gardening: arranging aquatic plants and décor in an aesthetically pleasing manner within an aquarium.
Keeping Goldfish 101

Keeping Goldfish 101

17th September in General Fishkeeping ​Set out below are some basic guidelines for looking after your pet goldfish, with simple explanations as to their reasons. They're not foolproof, but should help you to avoid some of the common pitfalls that can occur. ​Set out below are some basic guidelines for looking after your pet goldfish, with simple explanations as to their reasons. They're not foolproof, but should help you to avoid some of the common pitfalls that can occur.
Your guide to Aquarium Lighting

Your guide to Aquarium Lighting

17th September in General Fishkeeping ​Choosing the appropriate lighting for your aquarium may seem like a bit of a minefield
Topical Tips- September 2018

Topical Tips- September 2018

6th September in Topical Tips After a record-breaking summer, September is the point where pond keepers need to start planning for what’s to come.
Fishkeeping is good for your health

Fishkeeping is good for your health

1st September in General Fishkeeping ​It's official: fishkeeping is good for your health!
Winter Feeding for Pond Fish

Winter Feeding for Pond Fish

28th August in Pond Pond fish are poikilothermic (cold-blooded) creatures. This means that their body temperature is controlled by their immediate surroundings, and their behaviour corresponds directly to how warm or cold they are.
Top Tips for a Clear Pond

Top Tips for a Clear Pond

4th August in Pond ​I don’t have a very big pond, or that many fish, but every year I struggle to keep it clear. I’ve used a lot of pond clear products, but it always goes back to being murky, green and sometimes milky. What can I do?
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