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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A YEAR WITH THE GREEN WHIPTAIL • From bacterial infections and an interrupted spawning to an unexpected second chance and seven broods, keeping green whiptails proved to be a journey full of setbacks, surprises and one extraordinary fish.

SOLD ON Synodontis • They squeak, swim upside-down, communicate electrically and even trick cichlids into raising their young. Meet the Synodontis, a group of African catfish whose unusual habits make them fascinating fish to keep.

A REEF TANK classic • One is a reef classic. The other suffers from Napoleon syndrome. They look alike and people don't always know the difference but Marijke is on hand to make sure you don't accidentally bring home the cranky false gramma.

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

A TRIBUTE TO Tannins • Tai creates a forest creek display, bringing submerged timber, tea-coloured water and lush marginal vegetation together for a community of small, engaging fishes.

STEP BY STEP FRENCH GUIANA BIOTOPE

BRILLIANT BIOTOPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD • From forest creeks and mountain streams to flooded tropical woodlands, the BAC 2026 winners celebrate the extraordinary diversity of aquatic habitats.

THE LONG ROAD TO Brochis • Marijke Puts explores Brochis splendens, one of the larger members of the Corydoradinae, and explains how to care for this striking catfish in an aquarium.

BLUE WATER, LIMESTONE, and LAMBCHOPS • Amongst the limestone landscapes of southern Thailand, crystal-clear springs harbour familiar aquarium fish in an extraordinary world of blue water, tangled roots and dense jungly streams.

TOP OF THE SHOPS • The votes have been counted, and we can proudly reveal the aquatic stores that you picked as the best in the UK this year.

More than a fish in a tank • From cardinals to Siamese fighting fish, the species we keep connect us to extraordinary human stories. A new report from SHOAL explores what disappears when freshwater fishes are lost – and why fishkeepers have a part to play.

ZISS IS VERY GOOD • Gabor tests three products by Ziss Aqua designed to make breeding and raising fish easier.

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Tailpiece ALEX BELL • Alex left his tanks, but unfortunately for his wife, he couldn't leave behind his passion for fish.