New for 2024 - Blagdon’s No Dig Nature Pool
Posted by Kayleigh on 22nd Feb 2024
Off the back of their ever-popular Affinity Water Features, Blagdon have just released a self-contained haven to attract wildlife. This easy to install pool is made from high-quality, frost-resistant materials, so you and wildlife can enjoy it all year-round.By welcoming birds, insects and a variety of mammals to visit and live in your garden, you will not only get a huge
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Expert Tips for a Successful Planted Aquarium
Posted by Kayleigh on 20th Dec 2022
Our store staff and Mail Order Department often get asked “how can I keep my aquatic plants healthy?“ and “why are my aquarium plants not thriving?”
So we thought we’d share our knowledge in this blog post on how to look after your aquatic plants.
Ensure you have the right set up - Before you choose which plants to keep, check that your aquarium is capable of gro
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5 Easy Aquatic Plants for Beginners
Posted by Keith at World of Water Crawley on 19th Dec 2022
Are you an inspiring green-fingered aquarist? Or maybe you’re new to fish keeping and have heard that adding plants is very beneficial. Well, you’re in the right place as here at World of Water we stock a wide range of aquatic plants for novices to experienced aquascapists.
Plant keeping can be challenging when you are looking at different species. So to introduce you
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Benefits of Aquatic Plants in Your Aquarium
Posted by Kayleigh on 16th Dec 2022
Aquatic plants offer heaps of benefits to your aquarium, its inhabitants and to you, as aquascapers and hobbyists. And here’s why; our top 7 reasons you should add plants to your aquariums… Replicating their environment - Many fish, snails and shrimps would naturally be surrounded by aquatic plants in their natural habitats. Shelter - Aquatic plants can be a great so
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Meet one of our Directors, Peter Mercer
Posted by Kayleigh on 21st Nov 2022
Peter, one of our Directors, visited World of Water Crawley earlier this week to catch up with colleagues and see the store’s recent updates.Peter co-founded World of Water and today is proud of all of the nationwide centres and mail order department. He would like to thank you all for your support and custom over the years.On his visit we managed to ask him a few questions abo
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Give your pond the WOW factor!
Posted by Kayleigh on 26th Jul 2022
Enjoying a bbq and drinks with friends is definitely a summer highlight. As is finishing work and heading home to your garden to sit in the peacefulness of your outdoor space.But garden enjoyment shouldn’t stop once the sun goes down. With our wide range of lights, you can bring your pond or garden features to life at night, extending pleasurable evenings outside (with or witho
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A step-by-step guide on how to clean your self-contained water feature
Posted by Kayleigh on 30th Jun 2022
There are some “chores” I really don’t mind doing, mainly ones that involve being in the garden and those that have a great *ta da* moment once complete. Which puts cleaning our self-contained water feature "on the list".Adored by the family and commented on by many guests, our Genoa Cascade Solar Powered Fountain is a great focal point in the garden. However, as you can s
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Heatwave Must Haves for Pond Owners
Posted by Kayleigh on 22nd Jun 2022
Anyone else also thinking to themselves that it has been a little too hot?! How very British of us! But with temperatures recently at an all time high, it’s important that you’re taking time to prepare your pond for this heat.Pond life requires oxygen-rich water to remain healthy but is starved from it during the hotter days. Even if you have oxygenating plants in your pond, do
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Tetra's Pond Calendar
Posted by Kayleigh on 5th May 2022
Tetra's Pond Calendar runs each month through to February 2023, giving advice on what is needed for each month.Pick up a copy in one of our stores with a purchase or download here.
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