Water Works Aquatic Centre

25/06/2026

💧🔧 Is It Time to Upgrade Your Pond Filter? 🔧💧
Your pond filter is the heart of your pond's ecosystem, helping to keep water clear, healthy, and safe for fish and aquatic plants.
If you're noticing: 🌿 More algae than usual 💦 Cloudy or murky water 🐟 Increased maintenance requirements 📈 A growing fish population
…it might be time to consider a filter upgrade!
A modern, correctly sized filtration system can: ✅ Improve water clarity ✅ Reduce algae growth ✅ Support healthier fish ✅ Lower maintenance time ✅ Handle increased pond loads more efficiently
Whether you've expanded your pond, added more fish, or simply want better water quality, upgrading your filtration can make a huge difference.
Not sure if your current filter is up to the job? Get in touch and we'll help you find the right solution for your pond.

25/06/2026

☀️🌿 Summer Pond Care: Keep an Eye on Oxygen Levels! 🌿☀️
As temperatures rise during the summer months, oxygen levels in ponds can drop significantly. Warm water holds less dissolved oxygen, while fish, plants, and beneficial bacteria all require oxygen to thrive.
Signs of low oxygen levels can include: 🐟 Fish gasping at the surface 🐟 Reduced fish activity 🐟 Increased algae growth 🐟 Poor water quality.

18/06/2026

A pot pond is a fantastic way to bring the beauty and tranquillity of water into any garden, no matter the size. Whether you have a large outdoor space or a small patio, a pot pond can create a stunning focal point while providing numerous benefits.
✅ Supports Wildlife – Pot ponds attract birds, bees, dragonflies, and other beneficial insects, helping to boost local biodiversity.

✅ Perfect for Small Spaces – No need for a large garden. A simple container can be transformed into a thriving mini ecosystem.

✅ Low Maintenance – Compared to larger ponds, pot ponds are easy to set up and maintain while still offering all the enjoyment of a water feature.

✅ Adds Beauty and Relaxation – The sight of aquatic plants and the gentle movement of water can create a calming atmosphere, helping you unwind and enjoy your outdoor space.

✅ Great for Aquatic Plants – Water lilies, marginals, and oxygenating plants thrive in pot ponds, adding colour, texture, and natural filtration.

04/06/2026

Fantastic growth on our huge selection of marginal pond plants, oxygenators, water lilies and floating plants! Fully stocked up ready for the weekend!! Plenty of native plants on our latest order. Make sure to visit us whilst we have so many, you will not be disappointed.

Not sure which plants are suitable for your pond? Bring pictures and measurements, we can help you to decide which plants are best for you, as well as how to look after them 😊

Almost all of our pond plants are grown here in the UK! 🇬🇧

22/05/2026

Fully stocked on pond plants ready for the bank holiday! We are open as usual!

20 Different varieties of water lily - ranging from pygmy lilies to some very large varieties!
10 Varieties of oxygenators including water violet, crow's foot and red stemmed parrot feather!
60+ Varieties of UK grown marginal pond plants to suit every pond, including many native plants, all with excellent, strong growth!

Why not pop down to Water Works while the weather is lovely and warm! We are adjacent to Staunton Harold Nurseries & Garden Centre and just round the corner from the Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts, with plenty of nice walks in the local area!

19/05/2026

New tropical fish now for sale! Just a top up of some staples!

Male Blue Marble Plakat Fighter
Male Lyretail Fighter
Male Fighter
Spotted Garra
Elephant Ear Guppy (male)
Red Cap Guppy (male)
Snow White Guppy (male)
Giant Silver Hatchet
Cobalt Blue Lobster (C. quadricarinatus)
Gold Molly
Dalmatian Lyretail Molly
Silver Lyretail Molly
Red Wag Platy
Red Calico Platy
Red Tailed Black Shark
Silver Shark
Cardinal Tetra
Neon Tetra
Rummy Nose Tetra
Lemon Tetra
Armoured Shrimp

We also still have 6 stunning Geophagus sveni (pictured) that are beginning to colour up nicely! A really rewarding species to keep.

21/04/2026

POND PLANT DELIVERY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!

We apologise for the inconvenience this past weekend - our pond plant delivery didn't arrive as scheduled!

Thankfully we are now fully stocked up with a great range of marginals, water lilies, and potted oxygenators!

29/03/2026

Pot ponds all back in stock.

27/03/2026

POND PLANTS RESTOCKED ✅

Our first shipment of pond plants was very well received so we have had to do another order! 🌿🌸💦

15 different varieties of water lily - this number will increase as the season progresses!

9 Varieties of oxygenators including water violet, crow's foot and crystal confetti!

60+ Varieties of marginal pond plants to suit every pond - with more to come as the season progresses!

15+ Varieties of British native plants - many more to come as the weather improves!

Please note that we are still quite early in the season - floating plants, pygmy lilies, and hornwort are not yet available.

27/03/2026