Fishkeeping Advice

What Do I Do If My Pond Freezes Over?
A pond that has iced over can be dangerous for the health of your fish as it reduces oxygen. It is recommended that you do not break the ice as the shock wa...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 1:40 PM
What Fish Can Go With My Siamese Fighting Fish?
Siamese fighting fish  (aka Betta fish) are known to be very territorial and can be aggressive. Their natural behaviour is sometimes why some chose to keep ...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 1:41 PM
How Do I Identify The Species Of My Koi?
Koi are a beautiful addition to a pond, and our bundles of juvenile koi are the perfect way to get you started as a fish keeper. As they grow you are going ...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 1:41 PM
Can I add fish to my pond in the winter?
Before you decide on purchasing any new additions to your pond, we would suggest measuring your pond's water temperature. Fish should not be added to yo...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 1:41 PM
What is the difference between mechanical and chemical and biological filtration media?
Aquarium filtration is the most important aspect of a healthy, thriving aquarium! It’s the life support system which not only keeps your fish alive but also...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 1:41 PM
What is a Temperate Tank?
Temperate is a water temperature between 15-25 degrees, so in most homes this is the average room temperature. So temperate set-ups do not need a heater inc...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 1:41 PM
How do I measure the Salinity within my aquarium?
Salinity is the level of salt within your aquarium. *PPT = Parts Per Thousandth* Freshwater is measured as between 0 and 0.850ppt Brackish water is measur...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 1:42 PM
Can I Install a Stronger UV?
This is a very common question which we often get asked across all our ranges of filters and sterilisers.   The typical answer for this, is always; ‘No, unf...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 1:42 PM
What is RO water and how does it benefit my aquarium?
What is RO “reverse osmosis?”  Reverse osmosis is a water purification process that uses various membranes to extract unwanted chemicals and particles in th...
Tue, 9 Apr, 2019 at 1:42 PM
We Are No Longer Selling Fish
All Pond Solutions have taken the decision to stop selling livestock fish. There are many reasons behind this, primarily because our sister brand All Pet So...
Fri, 25 Oct, 2019 at 4:12 PM