Why Regular Water Testing is Essential for Healthy Aquariums and Ponds Learn why regular water testing is vital for aquariums and ponds. Discover which water parameters to test,Keeping fish is incredibly rewarding, but maintaining a healthy aquarium or garden pond requires more than just feeding your fish and keeping the water looking clear. In reality, […]
Why Fancy Goldfish Make the Perfect Aquarium Fish If you’re thinking about setting up an aquarium, you’ve probably considered tropical fish, bettas, or even shrimp. But there’s one species that deserves far more attention than it gets: fancy goldfish. With their flowing fins, vibrant colours, and surprisingly playful personalities, fancy goldfish are much more than the common goldfish many people remember from childhood. They’re intelligent, interactive, and can become true members of the family. Here’s […]
Cardinal Tetra vs Neon Tetra: What’s the Difference? If you’re searching for the perfect schooling fish for your freshwater aquarium, you’ve probably come across the Cardinal Tetra and the Neon Tetra. At first glance, these colourful fish look almost identical, but there are several important differences that can help you decide which species is the best fit for your aquarium. Both species are peaceful, active, and incredibly beautiful, making them two of the most popular freshwater fish in the aquarium […]
Kohaku Koi: Everything You Need to Know About Japan’s Most Iconic Koi Variety The Kohaku Koi is widely regarded as the foundation of all modern Nishikigoi. With its striking combination of pristine white skin and vibrant red markings, the Kohaku is a timeless classic that has captivated koi enthusiasts for more than a century. Although its colour pattern appears simple, breeding a truly exceptional Kohaku is one of the greatest challenges in the koi world. From local garden ponds to […]
Sanke Koi: Everything You Need to Know About the Beautiful Taisho Sanke Variety The Sanke Koi, also known as the Taisho Sanke or Taisho Sanshoku, is one of the most admired and recognisable Japanese koi varieties in the world. With its stunning combination of brilliant white skin, vibrant red markings, and elegant black accents, the Sanke has become a favourite among koi keepers, collectors, and championship exhibitors alike. As one of the prestigious Gosanke—the “Big Three” koi varieties—the Sanke represents the pinnacle of […]
The fish industry is changing! We are very lucky to have incredible relationships with our suppliers. Forged over many years of dealing with the very best in the business, we are now well placed to get hand picked fish throughout the year via both our personal hand picking trips but also selecting via face time! […]
Not just us but importantly, your fish! The previous week or so has been so incredibly hot and this comes with it’s complications for our fishy friends. The main solution and by far the most important thing to remember is OXYGEN, OXYGEN and more Oxygen! As the temperature increases, so does the oxygen content in […]
The sun is shining, the pond is calling and we have added a Koi Sale! Photo Koi all across the site have been reduced and are ready and available to be sent to you right now! We do a range of Koi from 2-3” all way up to 22”, now is the time to […]
What is new at ATYD? With the summer season in full flow, it is all things Pond here at ATYD HQ. This year we had David back over in Israel, hand picking hundreds of stunning Koi, lot’s of which are available on the site to purchase right now. We also increased our range of […]
Did you know we also sell Pond Plants? These come directly from our supplier so we can offer a bigger range with availability updated weekly. As these come directly from our supplier we need these to be ordered separately from the fish orders. Delivery is £5.99 and free on orders over £50. We sell Floating […]