At The WaterZoo we believe in providing our Customers with free no nonsense advice. To reinforce this we produce over 15 regularly updated guides helping resolve common problems and making the hobby easier to understand. These can be picked up free in store, or you can download them here. All our guides are written by Jason Scott, a regular contributor to Practical Fishkeeping magazine, who has over 30 years experience in the hobby, with over 20 of these in the retail aquatic trade.
How to introduce fish with the minimum of stress.
Information on setting up the aquarium and general care.
Want to keep fish, but dont know where to start? This guide explains the choices.
Information about how R.O. units work and how to install them.
Growing aquarium plants
Explanation of the factors required for successful plant growth.
Nitrate (NO3)
How to control it's build up in freshwater & marine aquariums.
Maintaining your freshwater aquarium
Details preventative aquarium maintenance.
Introduction to marines
Basic information for those considering starting a marine aquarium, including example equipment lists.
Moving your aquarium
Information to help you move an established aquarium with minimal risk.
What it is & how to avoid it. Essential reading for those starting a new freshwater aquarium.
Positioning your aquarium
Where to site an aquarium.
Preventing overheating in aquariums
How to reduce the effect of hot weather on aquarium inhabitants
Causes of algae and how to reduce it.
Causes of algae in marine aquariums and how to reduce it.
Useful information
Want to know how many fish you can keep in your aquarium, or your ponds capacity, then print this for a handy reference guide.
Explantion of water quality parameters, acceptable levels and how to adjust them. Including ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH & GH.
Explantion of marine water quality parameters and the desired levels. Including ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, KH, salinty, phosphate, calcium & magnesium.