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

A WEIRD BUT BEAUTIFUL BARB FROM CAMEROON • An introduction to the genus Labeobarbus with a focus on one smaller species that has not yet made it into the aquarium trade.

Enter THE DRAGONS • Dragon gobies might not be considered the most conventionally attractive fish, but Chris has a soft spot for them.

ETERNAL OCEAN drifters • They may be 95% water, but jellyfish are 100% awesome! Let’s take a look at their history, biology and aquarium care.

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO REEF LIGHTING • Lighting looks a little bit different in the marine world with powerful blue lights illuminating reef tanks. Jeremy is here to explain the basics of what you need to know.

CAN YOUR FISH BE happy? • Happy, content, or just not stressed, there are some key signs of fish health to look for when checking your tank.

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

THE BEST BIOTOPES OF 2025 • Carrying the Torch: BAC2025 and the Living Legacy of Heiko Bleher.

ECOSYSTEM IN A GLASS • The tales of a wild rice field project - breaking the rules of biotopes and water changes.

STEP BY STEP RICE FIELD BIOTOPE

EN GARDE! • Tai creates a natural-style display for two members of one of the most popular fish families in our hobby.

STEP BY STEP SWORDTAIL BIOTOPE

Mini Marvels: the World of Tiny Fishes • Often forgotten by the general public, aquarists are key for spreading the word about threatened small fish.

THE MAGNIFICENT 10 • Gabor highlights his top 10 foods produced by FishScience.

THE QUBE FOR ALL • Beginning your journey into aquascaping has never been so easy, or affordable!

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Tailpiece ALEX BELL • Do strict rules guide us to success or prevent us from doing awesome things?