19/09/2025
Plants are the perfect addition to any fish tank. Use this guide to get you started on how to plant them in your fish tank, as well as plant recommendations.
18/07/2025
Choosing the right fish tank is one of the most crucial steps in establishing a healthy, long-lasting aquarium. Whether you’re completely new to fishkeeping or looking to upgrade, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the choice of tanks available. Do you need a tropical setup or a cold-water tank? Should you go for a small or large aquarium? And how do you ensure it’s easy to maintain? This guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when buying a fish tank. We’ll examine various tank sizes, fish types,... Read More
24/01/2025
The only thing worse than cold air in winter is cold water for your fish, so getting a heater for your fish tank is essential to winterising your aquarium. Good aquarium heaters come in various shapes and sizes and use different techniques to heat the tank, meaning heating aquarium water is possible regardless of volume, the shape of the tank, or the temperature you need the water to be to keep your fish alive and healthy. As well as the fish, there are, of course, the plants you keep in... Read More
19/12/2023
If you’re looking to add a bit of festive cheer to your aquarium, creating a mini Christmas village is a fun and unique holiday project. Adding Christmas decorations is sure to transform your fish tank into an underwater winter wonderland. In this blog, we discuss all the important details to consider when crafting your Christmas village to ensure that it is safe for your fish and the decorations themselves. Table of contents How to choose the right substrate When decorating an aquarium, it’s important to always start at the bottom.... Read More
25/07/2023
Pool filters are one of the most important parts of your swimming pool, as they help to keep it clean and healthy. Swimming pool filters distribute chemicals accordingly to help tackle bacteria and remove any insects or debris from the pool. At Discount Leisure Products, we tell you how swimming pool filters work and which is best for you.
27/02/2023
This guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing between sand and gravel for your aquarium. We’ll explore the key properties of each substrate – such as particle size, ease of cleaning, fish compatibility, and plant support – to help you decide which one works best for your tank and its inhabitants. By the end, you’ll have a clearer idea of whether aquarium fish tank sand or aquarium fish tank gravel suits your setup and requirements. Table of Contents: What Is Aquarium Sand? Aquarium sand is... Read More
27/02/2023
Keeping an Axolotl as a pet is an enjoyable and rewarding experience for any aquarist. They are extremely active, love interacting with their owners and feature a cute, friendly appearance, so you’ll never get bored of caring for them and watching them grow. As they are one of the less common types of pet, new owners often need more clarification about how to look after them properly. If you plan to own an Axolotl, you must learn the correct care procedures to ensure your new pet remains healthy and flourishes... Read More
27/02/2023
Pet fish can make a great addition to any home, as they bring a sense of calm and tranquillity to the household and provide a relatively low-maintenance option for busy owners. Although they are usually easy to care for, they require a suitable fish tank to flourish in so that their health, well-being and daily lives are the best they can be. While most pets can thrive in various homes, fish are accustomed to specific conditions and cannot survive in the wrong environment. This means that more considerations need to... Read More
So you’ve just received your delivery from Discount Leisure Products and can’t wait to tear open the boxes and get started on setting up your very own aquarium. The common misconception amongst many budding aquariumist is that you can throw the equipment together and start colonising with the fish you’ve had your eyes set on for weeks straight away. The most likely outcome here is that you’ll have some very sick fish on your hands and you’ve just thrown your well-earned money down the toilet – literally. Hold Your Horses…... Read More
Pond filtration If you’re the proud owner of a ‘man-made’ pond, you’re going to have to take care of a few more chores than if you’d simply taken over a pre-existing naturally occurring pond feature. One of these acts of maintenance is setting up an effective filtration system which will help cleanse the water of organic wastes that can result in toxic waters and seriously damaging the habitat of any organisms residing in your pond. A further benefit of running a suitable pond filtration system is the ability to help... Read More
