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Byrkley Aquatics & Aquascaping
Based inside Byrkley Garden Centre, Rangemore, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9RN
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Knowledge Base
Here you will find lots of great information and advice. Tips of fish keeping, garden ponds, plants and fish varieties. This section is full of knowledge, information and inspiration. There are guest posts on there too. Hopefully lots to help everyone through the fish keeping journey.
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8 Benefits of having floating plants on your garden pond.
Floating plants are a fantastic addition to any garden pond — not just for their lush, natural beauty but for the many practical benefits they bring to your aquatic environment. These surface-dwelling plants float freely without needing to be planted in substrate, and they can transform a simple pond into a thriving, well-balanced ecosystem almost overnight.
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Setting up your First Aquarium. What fish should you keep?
Setting up your First Aquarium. What fish should you keep? Setting up an aquarium can be an exciting and rewarding experience....
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What is a Blackwater/Biotope Aquarium?
So you've been browsing the internet and you've noticed pictures of aquariums looking "Tea Stained" or "Dirty" and full of leaves and you th
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Choosing Plants for Creating Cover on your Garden Pond.
Choosing Plants for Creating Cover on your Garden Pond. Having some water lilies or floating pond plants are great to help create a ....
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Meet the Aquascapers - James from Natural Waters UK
Meet the Aquascapers - James from Natural Waters UK. a family-run business based in the UK. They are specialists in natural items.....
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Getting Ready to Feed Your Pond Fish in the Spring
Get ready for the warmer months with a guide to effective and safe feeding for pond fish in the spring. Learn best practices for nutrition,
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An Overview of Betta Fish Colour Morphs and Patterns.
Betta fish come in a huge range of colours, patterns, and morphs - from striking blues and reds to intricate leather designs.
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Meet the Aquascapers, Stu from Stuscapes.
Meet the Aquascapers, Stu from Stuscapes.
Scaping 30 litre tank instore January 28th
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Meet the Aquascapers, Gareth from Aquascape GB
Meet the Aquascapers, Gareth from Aquascape GB. We will be welcoming Gareth into our store in January 2023....
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Meet the Aquascapers, Scott from Fish Tank Adventure
Meet the Aquascapers, Scott from Fish Tank Adventure
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Meet the Aquascapers, Daniel Earl of Earl Scapes
Meet the Aquascapers, Daniel Earl
Earl Scapes
New in store planted tank displays
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Jungle Style Aquascape Workshop
Jungle Style Aquascape event October 2022
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What is Aquascaping?
What is aquascaping? Creating an underwater landscape. Planted fish tanks.
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Meet the Aquascapers, Marc West of MW Scapes
Meet the Aquascapers, Marc West of MW Aquascapes. In October 2022 we were lucky to have Marc and Scott in store creating a fabulous scape
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5 Things to do in your Garden Pond or Water Garden in the Winter.
Preparing your Garden Pond for the Winter
As the temperature drops it is a good idea to prepare your Water Garden for the winter months.
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Which water lily should I choose for my garden pond? How do I look after my water lily?
Top Tips for choosing the best water lily for your pond, and how to keep them looking good.
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Are Goldfish easier to keep than Tropical fish? Which should I chose Tropical or Coldwater Fish?
Rightly or wrongly many people assume that Goldfish or Coldwater fish are the easiest fish to keep. This blog is here to cover the main poin
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How much are Betta Fish? How much do Male Fighting Fish cost? A breakdown of costs and varieties.
Are you looking for information regarding prices of Male Betta? Do you want to know why the prices can vary so much?
There are lots ...
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5 Top Tips for Feeding your Tropical Fish
Learn everything you need to know about feeding your tropical fish with this guide. Discover five essential tips that will keep your fish...
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Causes of Algae in your Aquarium, tips to get it under control.
If you have a problem with slimy, dark green/blue algae in your aquarium it is unlikely that fish will eat it. Or if you have algae eaters that cannot keep up with the algae growth, it might be worth looking at what might be causing it to grow. Things to consider: 1) Aquarium Lighting - make sure that your tank is not in direct sunlight. Also make sure that you only have your aquarium light on for about 7-8 hours a day. 2) Lots of live plants will also help to reduce algae gr
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