Robert Gaskell

How to deal with algae problems in your pond.

One of the biggest perennial problems for the pond keeper is algae, either in the form of green water, which can make your pond look like pea soup and make viewing the fish all but impossible, or alternatively in the shape of blanket weed, which as it's n... Read >

Pond filters - does my pond need one?

It's a strange fact that many people consider filtration on their ponds an unnecessary extra, or expensive luxury while very few people would argue the necessity of filtration in most aquaria. This possibly springs from a number of misconceptions, the mai... Read >

Ultra violet filters and their uses and benefits in pond filtration.

There are a huge range of pond filtration choices available to the 21st century pond keeper all of which can help keep your fish healthy and your pond an attractive garden centre piece. The vast majority of these achieve this through a combination of phys... Read >

How to help prevent herons eating your pond fish.

A common problem for many pond keepers is the loss of their much loved, and sometimes expensive fish stock to herons. Here in the UK the species involved is Ardea cinerea commonly known as the grey heron. These birds are efficient and increasingly common ... Read >

Great Aquarium Fish - the neon tetra, (Paracheirodon innesi).

If you're looking for a bright, colourful and eye-catching community aquarium subject then the Neon Tetra certainly ticks all the boxes. A mainstay of the hobby for over 60 years these striking neon blue and red fish make an excellent choice for both begi... Read >

Spring Pond Maintenance - the basics, Part 2.

Having dealt with the basic checks to carry out on your ponds equipment, (filters, pumps etc) and liner in part one, this time we'll look at what you can do to maintain plants and livestock now that spring is here. In the last few years the UK has expe... Read >

Spring pond maintenance - the basics part 1.

The arrival of spring time, with it's longer days, warmer weather and early promise of the summer to come is the time that many of us first consider our ponds after the winter. Winter can be a harsh season on both the ponds inhabitants, and the pond itse... Read >

Choosing the right pond liner

There are a bewildering array of choices when it comes to lining your new pond and they all have their advantages and drawbacks so making the right choice is important because making the wrong one can be expensive! Before you decide on the type of liner y... Read >