Practical Fishkeeping

Practical Fishkeeping is Britain's best-selling fishkeeping publication, filled with species showcases, fishkeeping answers, advice, competitions, amazing features and much more!

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BEYOND RIFT LAKES: Discovering the Charms of a West African Biotope • A closer look at the best African biotope of 2024. David tells the story of his latest creation, including the ups and downs experienced along the way.

THE TETRA WITH MANY “BUTS” • Gabor introduces an uncommon tetra that behaves and breeds more like a dwarf cichlid than a characin.

STEP BY STEP BIOTOPE INSPIRED AQUARIUM

HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR KOI CARP • Discover what type of koi you have in your pond, and learn what makes a high-quality example.

Fishkeeping Answers • Got a fishkeeping question? PFK's crack team of aquatics experts are on hand to answer whatever you need to know… Email: questions@practicalfishkeeping.co.uk

URCHIN CLINGFISH – A Reef ODDITY • Marijke Puts talks urchin clingfish – their wondrously wacky appearance, their strange relationship with sea urchins, and whether they make a good choice for your reef aquarium.

5 SUITABLE TANK MATES

PANTANAL'S TETRA TRIO • Tai highlights three species from the same genus which can bring joy, and sometimes horror, to our aquaria.

Red line rescue: Saving the Denison's barb from the brink • Thanks to your support, Zoo Outreach have worked hard on saving the Denison's barb since the start of 2024. They have made tremendous progress already and with greater funding, they can do so much more!

READERS’ POLL 2025 • Show your support for your favourite store and vote for them in our Readers’ Poll – and you could win 10kg of Pettex Aquatics General Purpose Mixed Sticks!

WHAT YOU COULD WIN!

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LAST YEAR'S TOP 40!

SPRING CLEAN A'LA SERA • Aquarium maintenance is a task we all do; Gabor tested out a range of products designed to make this job easier.

ADDING A FLOW OF OXYGEN • Alex tests out a new air pump design from Interpet.

FISH PLANET LONDON • Alex takes a trip to a store that does things just a little bit differently.

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Tailpiece ALEX BELL • This month, Alex takes a moment to appreciate a modern trend that blends two hobbies into one.