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August 4, 2011
Rabbits make wonderful pets. If you are lucky, your rabbit will grow quite fond of you and even show signs of affection. Choosing the right rabbit hutch is an essential part of caring for your rabbit. You need to ensure he has a comfortable home where he feels secure, warm and cosy.
At Aquatix-2U, we have a wide range of rabbit hutches designed to suit not just rabbits but guinea pigs and ferrets also. Our standard single hutches are 3ft long, providing enough room for your pet to decide on the perfect corner to make his bed and where best to eat his food. Sizes increase to 4ft and 4.5ft and available in single and multi storey. The bigger the hutch, the more freedom the animal has. Hutches with runs are ideal for active rabbits as this gives them the opportunity to stretch their legs until released for a run in the garden.
Our hutches are sold in the typical rectangular shapes as well as house styles such as the ‘Deluxe 3ft hutch with under run’. This particular hutch holds a ramp, allowing the rabbit to switch between the floors and has a sheltered sleeping compartment. This hutch would normally cost £149.99. Our price is just £79.99.
For maximum luxury, the ‘Pisces Rome Super Rabbit Hutch and Run’ is enough to make all other animals jealous! The hutch has two floors with separate sleeping quarters and a huge under run area. Mesh panels have been incorporated to keep foxes at bay and ensure ventilation at all times. There is a slide out metal tray for easy cleaning and the doors open at the front for ease of access, making this hutch ideal for both owner and pet.
Aquatix-2U boast competitive prices, top quality and the best customer service. Take a look at what we have to offer and contact us with your questions.
July 11, 2011
Oase Lake Management offer an assortment of merchandise which have been created with larger bodies of water in mind, making them ideal for lakes and large ponds within an array of environments such as golf courses, hotel grounds and commercial settings.
Fountains and fountain pumps, filters, illumination and power and skimmers are all part of the range and just some of the products included in this range are the Oase Aqua Air 250 LM Lake Aerator. This is a floating aerator ideal for oxygenating the large bodies of water in question, reaching deep and shallow zones. This item has an adjustable injection nozzle and can penetrate up to 4 metres. Such an item is offered with a three year guarantee as standard, with the possibility of extending this for a further two years.
For a slight edge to any pond, Aqauatix 2-u offer the Oase Jumping Jet Rainbow Star Fountain. The product can be used both indoors and out and works by shooting water through the air in broad arcs which then disappear. The colours are phenomenal offering a unique and beautiful view.
Take a look at the products we have and contact our experienced staff to discuss any points you are unsure of.
June 13, 2011
Anyone who chooses to keep fish whether gold fish or tropical, needs to ensure they have the correct aquarium supplies. At Aquatix-2u we understand this and endeavour to provide everything you could possibly need, from pumps to filters, heaters to treatments and food to complete kits.
Our complete aquarium kit is an ideal option when starting out as not only will it save you some money, but envelops the light, pump and filter, offering a £10 discount should you purchase the tank and the stand together. All you need from here is the food and the fish! We can certainly advise on fish food, the various types and which is best for each kind of fish.
Sold singularly, our fish tank pumps, filters, heaters and accessories are sold at competitive prices and come equipped with a one year guarantee.
Choosing the correct aquarium supplies does not have to be tiresome so take a look through our products and contact a member of our experienced sales team should you have any questions.
June 7, 2011
Keeping chickens is becoming ever more popular. Not only do they provide eggs, but also quirky companions and an excellent way for children to learn how to take care of something.
Part of nurturing a chicken is being able to provide them with a suitable shelter where they can rest, sleep and lay their eggs. At Aquatix-2u, we offer a range of housing solutions ideal for these purposes with sizes ranging from average to large and they are suitable for not only chickens, but also small animals such as ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets.
Our Chicken Houses are sure to provide your pet with warmth and security and are sold at competitive prices with free delivery on orders over £50
June 6, 2011
Pond Liners are an intrinsic start to building a garden pond, remaining essential for the retention of the water. When laying the liner, you must ensure that there are no sharp objects in the way to avoid a rip, tear or puncture.
Pond Liners are available in various protective and waterproof materials. Rubber is extremely durable and has the added benefit of being slightly more puncture resistant. At Aquatix-2u, prices start as little as £4.65 per square metre. PVC liners are heavy duty and flexible making them also a sought after option. Prices start at £2.05 per square metre.
For added protection, you can purchase a pond liner underlay offering further peace of mind. We recommend the Prolene Pond Liner Underlay which is a superior bonded, geotextile material, stronger than average felt products. The fact the material is thinner means that laying it becomes much easier.
We would recommend you always keep a liner repair kit somewhere handy in the unfortunate event of a rip or puncture. The kits are available for both rubber and PVC liners and are sold in the form of glue or double sided tape.
Aquatix-2u offer a professional service and stock everything you could possibly need to ensure a successful and satisfactory garden pond. Have a browse through the website and feel free to contact us with any questions.
December 31, 2009
If you have a small pond you might need to look at one of the smaller filter and pump packages from your online aquatics retailer. One such device is the brilliant Oase Filtral 5000. This is a three in one pump/filter and UVC device that is suitable for pond volumes of up to 5000 litres.
The convenient features of three in one filtration systems
The Oase Filtral 5000 is a perfect addition to your small pond. It has a compact filter unit that comprises of four different filter materials and a 2500 Iph pump. The unit also uses UVC technology so you can be sure of clear water in your pond. There is a telescopic fountain nozzle so you can easily adapt the nozzle length depending on your pond water level and also three different nozzle attachments so you can create different water features. You can also adjust the flow rate of the pump and the fountain height meaning this is one device that can do everything the small pond owner needs.
Coming with a 10 metre cable, the Oase Filtral 5000 is perhaps at the top of every small pond owners shopping list.
December 29, 2009
Most people’s garden pond has frozen over during the last week so now perhaps is a good time to discuss pond safety during the winter time. Whilst garden ponds can provide a beautiful addition to your garden design they can also be quite dangerous places. Young children are always at risk near a garden pond if left unsupervised. And, because your pond may have frozen over it might be more enticing than usual.
If you want to make your pond much safer during the winter there are some things that you can do to help.
• If your pond freezes never be tempted to walk on the frozen surface – no matter how thick you think the ice may be. Try to defrost one section of the pond so the noxious gases produced by your fish can escape and so people can see the pond (with heavy snow it can sometimes be impossible to know where your pond is).
• You could install heavy duty meshing over the pond surface, this will support a child’s weight if they should fall in by accident and people will visually be able to locate the pond.
• Use slip resistant surfaces around the pond edge and make sure any lighting you have above or in your pond is working.
• Consider installing a low level fence around the pond’s edge. This might not be to everyone’s taste but is perhaps the best safety method available to prevent pond accidents.
December 28, 2009
If your garden is not large enough to support a garden pond you may like to consider adding a water feature to your garden. If you have a water feature you can experience the sound of flowing water and as most new types are totally self-contained units there is little or no maintenance whatsoever.
Types of water features might include a small wishing well or perhaps water flowing between different levels of pots or stones. A fountain is also a popular choice, as is a pool of water that is filled by a water spout.
Water features can range in size from items that will neatly fit onto a patio table to huge features that send water shooting into the air or water running down a waterfall. There is such a degree of choice available that it would be perhaps impossible to list them all.
If you are thinking of adding a water feature to your garden you need to first look at the space available. Then check your surrounding garden design. Contemporary garden features will not suit a traditionally styled feature. Next, you need to work out how you are going to get the electricity supply to the feature to power the pump. When you have considered all these three questions, why not have a look at the great choice available online. There are many different types of water feature available that suit many different types of garden.
December 27, 2009
If you are new to pond ownership you may have a preconceived idea of how your pond should look. This idea may have been crated when you browsed through pond books or looked at pictures of beautiful garden ponds on the internet. Meeting your pond expectations is however hard to achieve and you may find you have one or two problems along the way and need to compromise to get the look you want.
The first problem that most pond owners come across is that their pond water is not perhaps as clear as they had hoped for. It may appear muddy or if there is excess algal growth it may have a green tinge. It is worth mentioning at this point that crystal clear pond water is not only nigh on impossible to achieve it’s also not a great environment for your fish to live.
Muddy water is caused by fish activity, koi especially like to root around in the silt and mud at the bottom of your pond. Flocculating agents can be added to the pond to make the sediment sink back to the bottom if you really want to try to stop the muddiness. Green water is caused by excess algal growth and can be stopped to some degree by UV lights. However creating a balanced eco-system in your pond is always the best option if possible and even if your pond water does not look as clear as you might, like it’s still a great environment for your fish to live.
December 26, 2009
With the freezing weather conditions affecting most of the UK, spare a thought for the fish trying to keep warm at the bottom of your pond. It can be a difficult time of year for the fish in your pond when the weather conditions drop the temperature below freezing, and a difficult time for your pond in general.
If you have installed a new pond this year it’s always a good idea to check over pipe fittings to see if pipes are frozen or even split because of the icy weather. Frozen pipes can literally burst apart as the water expands when frozen. The same effect can also happen to your pond liner. When the surface ice on your pond expands the liner can be pushed beyond stretching capacity and tear. A quick check around the edges of your pond and stopping the pond from freezing over can really make a difference here.
If you install a pond heater, your pond surface will not freeze and you will have the added bonus that your fish will be more active during the winter months so you will be able to appreciate them more.
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