COMPLETE AQUATIC PLANT GUIDE Part 2 by Dr Mike Statham :LAST TRADING POST* cont. from pt 1. Algae Why is algae such a bane in planted tanks? The answer is simple, in trying to provide the right...
COMPLETE AQUATIC PLANT GUIDE Part 1 by Dr Mike Statham :LAST TRADING POST* Introduction: Lots of people find it hard to grow plants in the aquarium, often after a few attempts they give up totally or...
Goldfish can be divided into two categories- fancy goldfish such as fantails and orandas, which are the most suited to the indoor aquarium, and the larger commons and comets, which are suited much better to...
Its a common problem in hot weather for fish to be oxygen starved, this occurs when the higher levels of sun light increase plant growth starving the water of oxygen. The best way to get oxygen back into the...
Hi all, this will be my first written guide on ebay. I know there are other guides on how to set up aquariums but we all have differing opinions/knowledge. Who knows, we can all learn a thing or two from...
What is this guide about? This guide is intended to be a starting point for anyone thinking of keeping fish, or who has perhaps just started and realised they don't know what they are doing. Hopefully, it...
It my be a silly question, but I have found that most people dont change their UV bulbs untill they blow. But UV bulbs only emit UV rays for around 3-4 months, after that the element glows but the UV...
If you have read my guide Fish need oxygen too, you will know that oxygen in pond water is vital for fish to survive. The ideal level of oxygen in pond water is 11mg DOC (Disolved oxygen content) per litre of...
So you think that when you connect your expensive £2000 amplifier onto the mains supply that you will have a source of infinite electrons that are perfectly clean and with a nice 50Hz sinusoidal waveform…...
Which Pond Filter? Choosing the right pond filter does not have to be a difficult decision. Often the choice is governed by what you want to use your pond for i.e. keeping fish or creating a water garden....