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

"The" ideal fish • Are you still looking for your true fishy love? Gabor Horvath talks about a tiny fish ready to win your heart.

Igniting interest • The captivating beauty of Fireball Corys.

NEW SPECIES 2023 • SHOAL’s annual New Species report shines a light on the freshwater fish discovered each year. In 2023, there were 243 newly described species, including many that may excite fishkeepers.

Raising Fins • A deep dive into fish parenting techniques, with Radek Bednarczuk

BIG FISH, LITTLE FISH, SQUARE GLASS BOX….? • Fish will only grow to the size of the tank, right? Jamie Hendle talks us through this myth and what it really means.

Fishkeeping Answers • Got a fishkeeping question? PFK’s crack team of aquatics experts are on hand to answer whatever you need to know…

WHERE DO OUR FISH COME FROM? • From wild waters to home aquariums: tracing the journey of our fish

KEEPING IT FRESH! • Caring for a tank involves more than just water and fish. Petra Glover talks us through the basics.

10 TOP TIPS FOR FISH TANK MAINTENANCE

ALTERNATIVES TO LIVE FOODS • We all want the best for our fish, but that isn't always live food.

FISH FROM NATURE'S HELL-HOLE • The Danakil Depression… and the species that call it home.

The Imitation Game • From cunning predators to elusive prey, discover how these aquatic marvels use imitation to deceive, protect, and thrive in their underwater realms

READERS' POLL 2024 • Vote for your favourite store in our Readers’ Poll – and you could win a superb Fluval U2 Underwater Filter!

COOL RUNNINGS

Practical Fishkeeping

Tailpiece GABOR HORVATH • A journey into fish photography, and a selection of top tips to get that successful first image!