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

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A NATURAL HOME FOR A MAN-MADE FISH • While domestic Siamese fighting fish are far removed from their wild ancestors, Alex takes them back to their roots in a biotope inspired scape utilising the new Fluval Betta aquarium.

STEP BY STEP

LET THE (micro) CATS IN! • Gabor takes a look at two groups of small catfishes, one from South America and one from Africa, that both display bumblebee markings.

Dealing with nitrogen wastes • The nitrogen cycle is the backbone of a healthy aquarium, it converts harmful wastes so your fish can remain healthy. Here’s everything you need to know to keep it running smoothly!

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

LIFE IN THE EXTREMES • Living on the rocky shores of Britain is anything but easy for the animals found there. Chris Sergeant introduces some of the fascinating species that manage to thrive in the intertidal zone.

AMAZING Aphyosemion • A colourful breeding project where the most difficult part might just be sourcing the broodstock. Bob explains how to succeed with this group of African killifish.

THE MILLION-POUND PET PROJECT: A DREAM OR REALITY • When it comes to breeding ornamental fish, one fish is always at the top of the list.

DWARF ANGELFISH • From the commonly encountered to the rare and expensive, Jeremy investigates the Centropyge angelfish and how best to keep them.

An unusual pond build • A once in a lifetime pond build, but with a twist. This pond is not for fish but for a bobcat!

A CUBE OF NATURE • Gabor takes a TMC Biome nano tank for a year-long test drive.

ELY AQUATICS & REPTILES • Alex heads to a lovely independent store with a few gems hidden inside.

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Tailpiece ALEX BELL • Alex looks back on a tank he created two years ago which followed a similar theme to his recent Betta display.