An Introduction to Planted Aquariums

Man has been fascinated with fish for over 4,000-years: the ancient Sumerians were known to keep fish in artificial ponds as far back as 2,500BC and this has continued throughout history to the present day. It was not until the 18th century that the importation of goldfish from the far east led to a demand for aquariums within Europe and as time has passed, better and more reliable materials have been developed that have seen…

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60cm Triangular Aquascape Layout Design

Click here to view the package page for a larger version of the above image The latest  in our ‘Planting on a Budget’ series, aquascapes designed for ease of setup and maintenance and without the need for pressurised CO2.The layout of the tank is shown as a frontal and top view diagram, with each plant group labelled. Easy Life EasyCarbo is highly recommended in aquariums without pressurised CO2, for more details, visit the product page.…

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Our Current Fish & Livestock

This is a list of our in-store livestock (at the time of writing, in this case June 1st 2010). We are well known for always stocking very high quality & healthy livestock. You need to visit us to purchase these, a quick telephone call will let you know exactly what we are stocking at any one time – 01978 265 090. Shrimp Amano Blue Orange Orange bumble bee Black and white Crystal red Bamboo Cherry…

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Final Call to Enter the IAPLC 2010

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2010 closes on the 31st May (Japanese time). It is advisable to submit your entries in advance of the deadline to allow for time differences. The IAPLC is the worlds largest aquascaping contest and all entries are featured in the annual IAPLC booklet so it provides a fantastic opportunity to see your work in print. For more information, photographic advice and to enter online please visit http://en.iaplc.com/ Call in…

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