Magazine
March 2010
The March issue is on sale now. We check out 10 marine LED units, get in-depth on Stiphodon gobies, introduce an amazing ULNS reef aquarium, cover some great cichlids - including Sciaenochromis fryeri, Rocio octofasciatus and the Orange pike, speak to snakehead experts and much more. Read on for more details...
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On sale: February 17 2010
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On sale: February 17 2010
The best of the best
The creators of the ZEOvit system that enhances the natural colours of coral in your tank reveal some of their secrets to Jeremy Gay. Colin Dunlop a close look at Channa pulchra and Channa ornatipinnis and we speak to the scientist who described them, Dr Ralf Britz.
A lake in your living room
George Farmer is inspired by an earlier feature in PFK to replicate a biotope based on Lake Inle in Myanmar. Prickly customers: Matt Ford looks at Porcupine nerites - snails that evolved 500 million years ago and have since developed some effective defense mechanisms.
Tried and Tested special: LED lighting
Our ultimate guide to marine LED lights runs to 10 pages! The latest models are scrutinised by Levi Major and their PAR values compared. The lake retains her secret: Is the freshwater seahorse fact or fiction? Heiko Bleher explores one location on earth that might provide the answer.
The changeling
Attractive and peaceful when young, the Orange pike cichlid becomes a different proposition when mature. Matt Ford explains more. Hard as nails: Rocio octofasciatus, the Jack Dempsey cichlid, seems to be able to cope with anything. Juan Miguel Artigas Azas is in awe of this tough cichlid.
Fascinating little fish
Using 'finger' grips to claw onto a vantage point, the hawkfish is the underwater bird of prey. Dave Wolfenden has the details. A turn for the better: Heiko Bleher introduces a fish that can bend its neck! Matt Clarke gets in-depth on Stiphodon gobies.
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Recent comments
This looks great. However, I always wonder how you stay on top of alage with NO plants in there w...
Ben C: 16:16 PM Jul 30th, 2010
i wonder how the fish feel about this. i would go absolutly nuts within 3 days of trying to find ...
mclovinwitch: 20:20 PM Jul 29th, 2010
we would need a bigger house
lindafletcher: 20:20 PM Jul 28th, 2010
The Monterey Bay Aquarium frequently and currently displays jellyfish with larger bell diameters.
spinydawg: 20:20 PM Jul 27th, 2010
There are some better pictures of the new tank and cabinet here: http://forum.practicalfishkee...
Jeremy: 9:09 AM Jul 27th, 2010