Magazine
August 2010
The August issue is on sale from July 7 to August 3 2010. We bring you the definitive guide to freshwater stingrays, a guide to Otocinclus, plus common plecs and why they have become such a problem in fishkeeping and in nature. Heiko Bleher travels to Iran and Ad Konings introduces the kambuzi cichlids of Lake Malawi. Dave Wolfenden looks at the Psychedelic mandarinfish and Jeremy Gay speaks to John Bagnall about his beautiful reef tank. We also bring you six great freshwater and marine aquascapes and list the kit you'll need to recreate them at home.
The August issue comes with a FREE 64-page fishkeeping directory listing over 1000 places to buy fish, aquarium and pond gear in the UK.
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On sale: July 7 2010
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On sale: July 7 2010
Definitive guide to freshwater stingrays
Heiko Bleher starts a two-part assessment of stingrays, spotlighting the popular South American potamotrygonid rays.
The common enemy
Rupert Collins looks at the common plecs and reveals why they've become such a problem in fishkeeping and in nature.
Far out, man!
With a colour pattern like LSD-inspired 1960's wallpaper, the bizarre psychedelic mandarin certainly stands out, says Dave Wolfenden.
The servants deserve better
Dr Michael Hardman identifies some fascinating but undervalued suckermouth catfishes in his guide to Otocinclus.
On the very brink
Heiko Bleher's search for Iranocichla in Iran reveals a cichlid barely surviving in scorching temperatures and salty water.
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