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A delightful crypt for the planted aquarium... 27 Jul 2010 | 07:26 am
Crypts are fantastic aquatic plants and tend to cause little problems to the hobbyist. They are very adaptable to a wide range of water conditions and the species is very broad too. One of our favo....
Hikari Saki - brings the best out of your koi... 20 Jul 2010 | 07:42 am
Hikari Sake is world renowned for the highest quality food available for koi. For the last 2 consecutive years the World Koi Championships has been won by a breeder using Hikari Saki! So what's so sp...
Mixed beach pebbles for aquariums 14 Jul 2010 | 07:45 am
Ever wanted a really natural look in your aquarium but just weren't sure where to find the right decor? We have natural beach pebbles that look incredible in an aquarium. The bags of pebbles range ....
What skimmer should I use for my marine tank? 8 Jul 2010 | 09:18 am
A question that is often asked for hobbyists who keep reef tanks. A protein skimmer is an important piece of equipment that should not be overlooked. Don't skrimp on it either or else it will come ba...
TMC AquaRay MultiControl 8 Output Dimming Controller 3 Jul 2010 | 07:49 am
Finally the wait is over for all TMC fans who use their LEDs. In the past their controllers only ever operated 1 light per controller. As many hobbyists were using multiple lights above their tanks (p...
How can I watch my fish feed? 29 Jun 2010 | 07:41 am
Everyone loves watching fish feed - there's something fascinating watching your favourite fish eat the food you have chosen. But all too often, the fish can be shy or easily frightened and therefore i...
Tropica 1-2 Grow Aquarium Plants 22 Jun 2010 | 06:45 am
We can pretty much guarantee you have never seen anything like this before. The new style plants from Tropica which are guaranteed no algae, no snails and no pesticides. So how do they do it? Tropica...
Why use an RO Unit in Aquariums? 16 Jun 2010 | 07:15 am
Reverse Osmosis (RO) Units are very useful pieces of equipment for hobbyists looking for complete control over the water they put into their tanks. Tap water contains lots of impurities and whilst thi...
Minerals for water of reverse osmosis and for soft tap water 2 Jun 2010 | 08:09 am
In a marine aquarium reverse osmosis water is used for topping up evaporated water. The only snag with RO water is that it removes everything from the water including valuable minerals. With Tropic M...
Keeping your pond oxygenated in the summer 21 May 2010 | 08:23 am
As temperatures slowly rise and your koi become more active, oxygen levels drop. This means that your fish have to work harder to breath. Making sure you have good water surface movement is essential ...
