What's in the August 2009 issue?

The August issue of Practical Fishkeeping is on sale from July 8 to August 4 2009. The best just got better: Jeremy Gay's trip to the hillstreams of Sri Lanka ended on a memorable high. The quick guide to mudskippers: Adam Critien explains how to keep these fascinating fish. Mexico's spicy dip: Juan Miguel Artigas Azas starts a new series on Central American cichlids with a look at Thorichthys socolofi. Appearances can deceive: Dr Neale Monks looks at the whiptail catfish group.



Keep it nice and easy: George Farmer explains how to create a great planted tank using very simple techniques. From reef to retailer: John Clipperton goes behind the scenes at a marine fish import company.




Against the odds: Les Holliday visits a reader who keeps difficult marine angels in his giant cube tank. Ultimate assassins: John Clipperton looks at the much maligned mantis shrimps.




Summer pond care: How to keep your pond looking good and your fish looking healthy as the weather warms up. FAQs on controlling green water: Jeremy Gay explains how you can keep your pond crystal clear. News: The latest from PFK and Nicolette Craig looks at the conservation work done by the UK's public aquariums. Subscribe: Get a free AquaGro CO2 starter kit worth £26.97.




Your Tanks: We check out Neil Furber's lovely planted Discus tank. Interesting Imports: Matt Clarke and Dr Heok Hee Ng check out some of the new fish in the shops. Shoptour: We visit three shops in Dorset.




Readers' Poll 2009: Who is in the lead so far? Vote and you could win a prize from our £3,462 prize pool. Lateral Lines: Your letters on fishkeeping. Next month: What's in the new look magazine next month. Tailpiece: Matt Clarke explains why we've been so busy in the office in recent months.

The August issue of Practical Fishkeeping is on sale from July 8 to August 4 2009.

Reader comment

"The magazine just keeps on getting better and better. I used to be a subscriber but found that the magazine wasn't really offering me anything new month on month. So I stopped subscribing and just bought it from a news stand whenever i found it contained something interesting. But I've got to say that the last 2-3 months have been outstanding ! Although I currently have a reef tank I have a broad range of aquatic interests. Everything from 'What's new' through the Jean Miguel Artigez article on Thoricthys to the Sri Lankan trip to 'Timeless Dazzlers' have all been brilliant. Keep it up !"

Posted by: Leslie Martin - 4 months ago
Date: Friday July 17th, 2009, 5:01 pm

Reader comment

"Is there any way of ordering back copy's?

Many David "

Posted by: David Sankar - 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Date: Monday July 27th, 2009, 11:33 am

Editorial comment

"Yes, back issues are sold by a separate company. Details are here: http://www.practicalfishkeep..."

Posted by: Matt Clarke - 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Date: Monday July 27th, 2009, 1:55 pm

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