Practical Fishkeeping

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

5 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome

Community TANKS

DWARF DRIFTWOOD cats • Gabor introduces two more micro catfish that can be found lurking in his fish room. Although closely related, they do have some different care requirements.

TWO SCIENTIFICALLY NEW HYPANCISTRUS • Daniel provides an overview of the new additions to the Hypancistrus genus.

A GUIDE TO BREEDING Hypancistrus • These plecos might not clean up any algae, but they are incredibly rewarding. Paul explains how he keeps and breeds L 236s.

SUMMER POND CARE • Summer is the best time to enjoy our ponds, but it is also when things can go drastically wrong. Glen explains what can happen and some great ways to combat them.

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

WHAT'S SMALL, BRIGHT, AND angry? • The marine hobby is full of territorial and aggressive species that struggle to play nice with their neighbours, but few are as notorious as damselfish. But can you keep any of them in a community reef?

GONE native • Tai Strietman explores the chilly creeks and rivers of Missouri and Illinois on the hunt for dace, darters and shiners.

Community tanks: ART OR SCIENCE? • Building the perfect community can be daunting but Neale is here to help. He explores some compatible fish suitable for small, medium and large aquariums.

The Redtail Revival: A New Hope for Thailand's Endangered Shark • The chances of survival in the wild has looked slim for many years, but are things about to turn a corner for the red-tailed black shark?

SOLAR PUMPS JUST GOT BETTA • Gabor tests some new pond pumps from Betta Choice that are very easy to install!

FRESHWATER FISHES OF SOUTHERN AFRICA: A COMPLETE GUIDE THIRD EDITION

MAIDENHEAD AQUATICS @ SCOTSDALE • What to do with a couple of spare hours… a quick trip to a fish shop of course!

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Tailpiece ALEX BELL • Alex is feeling inspired by the salty side of the hobby again. He explores some possible ideas he could create if he does make the jump across.