Aquarium Equipment

What does a skimmer do, why do I need one?
What does a skimmer do, why do I need one? Can it go inside my tank as I don’t have a back compartment?   They remove organic waste from the water before it...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 10:55 AM
What is the difference between the blue and white filter foams?
They are both for the All Pond Solutions external filter range and the difference is their material.  Blue foams are Coarse and are designed as a basic wast...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 10:56 AM
My aquarium heater has stopped working
It is important to make sure you are running this device fully submerged in the water, and that you are able to see the heat coils turning red inside the g...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 10:56 AM
What is an air pump, what does it do and do I need it?
An air pump is a device used to move air, possibly under pressure. Typical aquarium air pumps move air by using an electromagnet to rapidly vibrate a rubber...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 10:56 AM
What size air pump do I need for my tank?
We understand that it can be a bit of a minefield when choosing the right air pump for your fish tank. Here are some guidelines to have in mind when you ar...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 10:56 AM
How do I calculate the right filter and pump size for my fish tank?
When selecting the best filter and pump for your aquarium fish tank, you must consider: Which type of filtration system is most suited for the aquarium you ...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 10:57 AM
What are the benefits of having an External filter over an Internal filter?
External filters can be kept outside of the tank with one pipe going into the tank, and one pipe going out of the tank. This looks much better than intern...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 10:57 AM
What is a drip loop and why do I need one?
What is a drip loop and why do I need one? With any aquarium, water is inevitably going splash and drip around the area of the tank at some point; performin...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 10:57 AM
Do I Need A Sump For My Marine Tank?
A sump is a supplementary tank that is placed under your marine fish tank and collects drainage and houses your equipment (i.e. protein skimmer, calcium rea...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 10:58 AM
How Do I Set Up A Protein Skimmer
A Protein skimmer is essential for a marine aquarium, as it reduces the organic waste that is built up over time in a marine aquarium and sits in the sump o...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 10:58 AM