Aquatic Now

10/27/2026

Green water and blanketweed can be frustrating for pond owners. One factor worth investigating is phosphate — an essential nutrient for aquatic life that can also contribute to unwanted algae growth when levels are elevated.

📊 What should you aim for?

Keeping phosphate low is a useful part of pond maintenance. As a practical starting point, aim for around 0.05 mg/L PO₄ or lower, while remembering that test methods and the type of phosphorus measured matter.

💧 Where does phosphate come from?

Fish food, fish waste, decomposing organic matter and incoming water can all contribute phosphate to your pond.

🌱 What can you do?

✅ Test your pond water for phosphate.

✅ Check phosphate levels in your tap water.

✅ Avoid overfeeding and remove decomposing organic matter.

✅ Consider phosphate management if testing identifies elevated levels.

Could phosphate be contributing to your pond’s algae problem? Test, understand and manage your water quality.

Discover Phoslock by Aquatic Now — advanced water quality solutions.

10/25/2026

Great to see AdzAquatics making the most of the Easyreefs line of live food enrichment for their sustainable breeding program..

When only the best will do.. Watch out for some updates..

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10/24/2026

Do you know the phosphate level in your pond? Please let us know when you last tested and what the phosphate (PO4) level was......

10/22/2026

Check out the colours on this Walt Disney Acropora - If your looking for the best corals around look up Signature Frags and if you want the best source of nutrition for these corals then look up Easyreefs..

Available from all Aquatic Now dealers..

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10/21/2026

Phosphorus & nitrogen are the main plant nutrients which cause excessive algal growth in water bodies. In water, phosphorus occurs as phosphate (PO4) which is dissolved and is available for uptake by plants (including algae), where it becomes incorporated into plant tissue. Once plants die and decompose, phosphate is released to start the cycle again.

All plants and animals need small amounts of phosphorus (phosphate) for healthy growth, but the ecological balance in freshwaters is particularly sensitive to high values.

Phosphate is introduced to ponds & aquariums via tap water top off, soil runoff, fish food, fish waste, fertilisers and decomposing plant material.

Removing excess phosphate will prevent algae blooms, restore water clarity support aquatic life and enhance aesthetics.

10/19/2026

Introducing PHOSLOCK - get rid of your phosphate problem with a proven scientific solution.

Based on lanthanum chloride with a difference - the lanthanum is bound to an inert bentonite clay.

This offers all the benefits of lanthanum with out accumulating high levels of free lanthanum.

Available now to order now!

10/15/2026

On the South Coast and looking for a fantastic range of dry goods and livestock with great customer service and support? - take a look at Aqua Fish in Lancing near Brighton..

They also have Fritz Aquatics drtimsaquatics Easyreefs and other fantastic products in stock..

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BACTERIA 🦠

Whether you are starting up a new aquarium, upgrade or just doing some maintenance and needing a top up of live nitrifying bacteria.. we’ve got you covered!

Dr Tim’s and Fritz topped back up ready for the weekend 😃 Thank You Aquatic Now

10/10/2026

Check out yorkshires newest Aquatics’s retailer - if your looking for great customer service and a fantastic selection of marine and freshwater livestock get down to Phoenix Aquatics

A great selection of drtimsaquatics Easyreefs Fritz Aquatics ITC Reefculture in stock now

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🐠 DR TIM’S HAS ARRIVED! 🐠

Great news, everyone! 🎉 We now have Dr Tim’s in stock! 🙌

We’ve only got a limited quantity available to start with, so if you’re looking to get your tanks cycled, this could be just what you need! 🐟💧

For those of you wanting to go down the fishless cycling route, we have both:

🧪 Dr Tim’s Ammonium Chloride (Liquid Ammonia)
🦠 Dr Tim’s One & Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria

Everything you need to help get your aquarium’s cycle started without putting fish in the tank! 💙

Pop in and grab yours while stocks last! 👀🐠

09/29/2026

Check out this Easyreefs masstick information video from Kettering Aquatics…

Do you know Masstick is a blend of diverse, all natural, self-production, highly technical compounds, providing natural and balanced nutrition for omnivorous fish and marine invertebrates.

Masstick is comprised of raw materials of marine origin. It does not contain attractants, artificial preservatives or synthesis products. Masstick is a self-adhesive paste in a powder formula, ready for rehydration with water.





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06/11/2026

We're excited to be exhibiting at Aquaculture UK next week in Glasgow!

If you're attending, come and visit the Aquatic Now team at Stand J72 to discover our extensive range of premium aquatic supplies, equipment and consumables for aquaculture, fisheries, aquatic research and water quality management.

Whether you're looking for trusted brands, expert advice or reliable supply solutions, we'd love to meet you and discuss how we can support your operation.

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We look forward to seeing you at Stand J72!