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

Fairy tale • Did you ever wonder how it is to live with a princess? Just read on to find out.

Going with the flow • Freshwater gobies bring unique charm to any aquarium with their vibrant colours and fascinating behaviours. Explore different species, habitats, and care tips in this guide to gobies.

A fish loved by all From biotope purists to large community 'finatics'. • Almost all aquarists have had some sort of interaction with angelfish, but which species is suitable for you? New editor Alex Bell explains how to care for each of the Pterophyllum species.

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

Golden oldie • While they may suffer from a poor reputation, with correct care this could be a fascinating fish to keep if you have the space.

SHINING A LIGHT ON CORAL HEALTH • Finding the right LED spectrum for your reef tank

TALE AS OLD AS TIME • Your personal history of fishkeeping may stretch back years – maybe even decades. But what of the thousands of years of aquarium history?

THE LONG RUN: About Your Geriatric Fish • Understanding fish age and longevity: what happens as they grow older, and the factors that influence their lifespan.

On the road to Mandalay • Tai takes an aquascaping approach to a Southeast Asian biotope.

SETTING UP THE TANK

FISH PLANET • We catch up with Dan, founder of Fish Planet, on making a welcoming, modern fish shop in the heart of London.

PET SITTING

WHEN YOU NEED A BIT OF HARMONY

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Tailpiece ALEX BELL • With aquatic fish shows becoming increasingly rare in the hobby, it’s more important than ever to show support.