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

BEGINNER BIOTOPES • Beginning your journey into biotopes can be daunting, but Tai is on hand to guide you through the process.

HARDWATER BIOTOPES • These biotopes are especially suitable for those of us who live in hardwater regions. Additionally, the fishes kept within them are hardy and engaging, from affordable to more pricey species.

SOFTWATER BIOTOPES • These displays cater to fishes from calm, softwater, acidic habitats. However, all the species here are suitable for neutral water displays as well.

BITE-SIZED Predators • There is something very alluring about keeping a predatory fish, Neale investigates some of the options that are well suited to life in home aquariums.

BACK TO THE BEGINNING • They may not have flashy fins, but these guppies deserve an aquarium inspired by their habitats in Trinidad.

STEP BY STEP TRINIDAD GUPPY STREAM

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

WINTER IS COMING: Look Busy! • Learn how to avoid winter related disasters and keep your pond fish healthy until spring.

LET'S TALK ABOUT SHRIMP • A marine tank is not complete without a shrimp, whether that’s a diligent cleaner or one armed with a pistol. Marijke investigates some of the fascinating species available.

MORE THAN JUST DUMP AND GO: • Substrates are the foundations of our aquariums, yet they don’t always get the attention they deserve.

PRACTICAL Fishkeeping READERS' POLL 2025 • Show your support for your favourite store and vote for them in our Readers’ Poll – and you could win 10kg of Pettex Aquatics General Purpose Mixed Sticks!

WHAT YOU COULD WIN!

CATEGORIES

How ARCOF is safeguarding Peru's ornamental fishes • Michael explores the work being carried out in the Peruvian Amazon in order to protect some of our favourite fishes.

MAIDENHEAD AQUATICS AT ST MELLONS • A standout display aquarium caught Alex’s attention, so he arranged to visit the store to see it for himself.

EXCLUSIVE ECOFLOW • Putting the new aquarium filter from Oase through its paces.

FILTRA ECCELENTE • Gabor tests out a surprise delivery, the new Sicce hang-on back filter.

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Tailpiece ALEX BELL • Alex and Gabor finally met in person after working together for over half a year.