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WaterZoo Guides

At The WaterZoo we believe in providing our Customers with free no nonsense advice. 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 25 years experience in the retail aquatic trade.
 
Acclimitising fish to your aquarium or pond
How to introduce new fish with the minimum of stress.
 
Freshwater shrimps
Information on setting up the aquarium and general care of freshwater crustaceans.
 
How to create the right conditions for successful growth.

Installing a pond liner
This brief guide covers planning, digging and filling 

Introduction to Fishkeeping
Want to keep fish, but dont know where to start? This guide explains the choices.

Introduction to marine aquariums
Basic information regarding equipment required, water chemistry, etc.
 
Guidance on preventative maintenance required to keep your aquarium healthy. 
 
How to move an established aquarium and its contents. 
 
What it is and how to prevent it. Essential reading for new fishkeepers. 
 
How to control the accumulation of nitrate in aquariums. 
 
The causes and methods of control for nuisance algae in freshwater aquariums.  
 
Suggested preventative maintenance throughout the year. 
 
Where, and where not to place an aquarium.

 
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The WaterZoo 439 Lincoln Road Millfield Peterborough PE1 2PE
Tel.01733 312142 email aquatics@waterzoo.co.uk
Peterborough's longest established aquatic retailer, with over 250 aquariums full of healthy fish, cared for by our qualified staff.
Voted best overall aquatic shop in the East 2010/2011 by readers of Practical Fishkeeping Magazine.
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