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Practical Fishkeeping brings you inspirational and informative articles from some of the top experts in fishkeeping.
eDNA – A Fascinating New Tool For Examining the Aquatic Environment
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One of the most exciting new developments in the area of disease and parasite detection is in the use of eDNA – the…
Where do our aquarium fish come from?
Practical Fishkeeping •
From Wild Waters to Home Aquariums: Tracing the Journey of Our Fish
What Alternatives Are There to Live Fish Foods?
As fishkeepers, we know the importance of proper nutrition in our own diets, and its really no different here either.…
What you need to know about bagging fish
Practical Fishkeeping •
If you ever move a fish, you’ll likely use a bucket or a bag, but there’s a science behind fish bagging if it’s going to…
Fascinating Fish: A Guide to Maassi Loach
Nathan Hill •
Would you fork out good money on what some say looks like a moody worm? Many loach keepers would. Here's our guide to…
How to Avoid Summer Pond Problems and How to Solve Them
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Summertime should be the most enjoyable time for a pond owner, but it can often end in tragedy. By mid-summer your pond…
Are Axolotls Easy to Keep? A Complete Guide to Caring for Axolotls
Nathan Hill •
The popularity of axolotls as pets has increased dramatically in recent years, thanks to social media and Minecraft.…
What is Eating your Pond Fish and How to Stop It
Nathan Hill •
Losing a fish is traumatic at the best of times, but all the worse when the culprit taking them from you is a third…
How to Identify and Treat Common Pond Diseases
Nathan Hill •
What types of disease can affect the everyday garden pond? We take a look at the common maladies that can make outdoor…