A couple of phrases that were always said to me when I first started keeping fish were “look after your water and the fish will look after themselves" and “you’re a water keeper, keep your water healthy and it will keep your fish healthy".These phrases are not used as much today as they used to be when I started keeping fish, 23 years ago! But the idea behind it is as important …

Over the past year many of you have become first time pond owners and until recently haven’t had the opportunity to leave home. Since restrictions have eased we’ve been asked for advice on how to look after your pond when you are on holiday. So our experts have collated a list of top recommendations to ensure you come back to the same healthy pond you left.Feeding Fish will not …

We often get asked “do solar powered pumps work at night?” And, “do solar pumps work on cloudy days?” Well, we can answer both questions with a YES when talking about the Blagdon Liberty 200 Pond or Feature Pump and LED Light. This is because the pump is unlike traditional solar-only products as it has a long-lasting, high-powered, 6 hour lithium-ion battery backup.For optimal …

Nymphaea, or Water Lilies as they are more commonly known, are the star feature for many ponds. Prized for their stylish flowers and elegant pads, these aquatic plants add colour, interest and so much more to your water garden.From vibrant fuchsia to pearl white, to sunshine yellow and soft peach, it is no wonder they have been termed aquatic jewels. Your choices don’t sto …

"Why am I losing my fish?" or "where have my fish gone?" You may have been asking yourself these questions recently if you have noticed changes in your pond. You probably have already been to your local aquatic centre to test the water and all the results are coming back as perfect. ''They were fine yesterday when I fed them and there were no fatalities floating aroun …

We are often asked by customers if they need to put plants in their pond. And when pond keepers come in to our stores and describe their ongoing battle with algae we often find that they have few, if any, plants.Plants are absolutely key to a well-balanced pond and provide a number of different benefits. Not least, of course, is that they improve the overall look of a pond …

Blanketweed is a common occurrence in the pond and is very unsightly. Its hair like qualities makes it very obtrusive and hard to manage. When attempting to take a handful from the pond it can seem like it’s never ending as you struggle to separate it from the plants. It also has a tendency to cling onto the sides of both pond liners, and waterfalls as well as plastic and …

Even in a British summer temperatures can get high ...so the most important thing for your pond is...Oxygen!Having Oxygenating Pond Plants will help during the day, but remember that at night the plants actually take oxygen from your pond and turn it into carbon dioxide, so it is always advised to have an air pump running at night so you're not greeted the next morning wit …

At this time of year there will normally be a build-up of debris. Make sure you take the time to maintain your pond by tidying up... Fallen leaves which need to be netted out; you can prevent leaves from entering your pond with cover nets which will not only catch the leaves and pine needles but also protect your fish from predators such as herons who will be on t …