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When choosing an aquarium consider the space in your home that it will occupy, the type and number of fish you would like to keep and whether it comes as an all included kit or aquarium on its own |
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A filter is essential to maintain a pristine aquarium environment that is healthy for your fish. Some aquariums come with a filter included. If not you need to calculate the volume of water that needs to be filtered and choose a filter that can filter that volume approx 5 times an hour. Price generally determines quality when it comes to filtration. Filters are either internal or external and will usually have a combination of 3 types of filtration – Mechanical – Biological - Chemical |
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If you wish to keep tropical fish a heater is required. When calculating the appropriate wattage use 1.5w per litre |
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Good lighting is essential for healthy fish and plants. 3 main types are T5, T8 and T5 High Output. See one of our aquatic specialists to get the right light for your aquarium |
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Gravel, sand, rocks, or a combination of all 3. Substrate helps maintain a healthy aquarium environment and is essential for growing plants. Rinse well before use |
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Come in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes. Live plants make for an impressive looking aquarium plus they provide an alternate food source for some fish and they help to oxygenate the aquarium |
ORNAMENTS AND FAUX PLANTS |
Add another dimension to your aquascaping and provide shelter for timid and nocturnal fish |
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Driftwood makes for an authentic looking aquatic environment. It is essential for the health of some fish that eat wood and it provides interesting places for your fish to explore or call home |
WATER CONDITIONER ( AQUA PLUS ) |
Instantly removes chlorine, chloramine and heavy metal from tap water. Helps to replace the natural slime coat on your fish |
BIOLOGICAL BOOSTER
( CYCLE ) |
Beneficial bacterial for your aquarium. Vital when setting up a new aquarium, water changing and introducing new fish |
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A huge range of foods available in flaked, frozen and freeze dried varieties. Fish require a varied diet just as humans do so keep a variety on hand at all times |
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Don’t guess... TEST. The most important things to test regularly for are Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate and pH. Water quality is what determines the health and longevity of your fish. Test kits are available individually or as a master set |
AIR KIT ( PUMP, TUBE, AIRSTONE & CHECK VALVE ) |
An air kit is an important back up measure in your aquarium should your filter fail. It creates hundreds of small bubbles that rise to the surface of the aquarium and burst, breaking the surface tension and in turn oxygenating the water |
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Measures the temperature of the water. The only way to be sure that your heaters thermostat is working correctly. Available in digital or analogue |
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To safely catch your fish |
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An easy way to keep your aquarium glass free from algae |
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Lifts and relocates gravel, removing detritus that builds up over time plus it is also the easiest way to remove water from your aquarium |
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Enhances the look of your aquarium by adding that finishing touch |
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Contains the essential trace elements that are essential for healthy plant growth |
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A great addition to the aquatic first aid kit and a natural way to help prevent and relieve the symptoms of many common infections in the aquarium |
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The very last thing to go in to your new aquarium. We recommend setting your aquarium up and letting it run for approximately 1 week before you add your first fish. Add one variety at a time and approximately a week apart. Slow and steady wins the fishkeeping race |