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Practical Fishkeeping brings you inspirational and informative articles from some of the top experts in fishkeeping.
Do I need a filter for an aquarium?
Nathan Hill •
The aquarium filter is considered one of the most essential pieces of fishkeeping equipment. But are they necessary in…
How to set up an African biotope aquarium
Nathan Hill •
Tired of seeing Anubias-based displays teeming with Kribensis, Nathan Hill takes a different slant on aquariums in the…
Practical Fishkeeping Readers' Poll 2023 Winners Announced
Nathan Hill •
The Readers’ Poll returned for 2023, and now we can proudly reveal the stores that you voted as the top shops for the…
Terms & Conditions: Question of the Month Letter Tetra x Practical Fishkeeping Prize
You could win a selection of Tetra goodies when you submit a Question of the Month letter to Practical Fishkeeping…
A guide to Red lined torpedo barb (Dawkinsia denisoni)
Practical Fishkeeping •
Red Line Torpedo Barb are a great addition to most community, freshwater aquariums. They are good for beginners as…
Cenepa Red Pencilfish
The first photo of what was being called the ‘Cenepa red pencilfish’ showed a single, vivid red male without the…
How to reduce the costs of running a tropical tank
We’re all reeling at the current price hikes to our costs of living. While our hobby will also be affected, there are…
38 ways to make fishkeeping cheaper!
Practical Fishkeeping •
Feeling the pinch in every one of your pockets? We show you how to cut the cost of fishkeeping while still enjoying the…
Brighten up your pond
We’re paying more attention to our ponds than ever before, so why don’t we make them as colourful as possible?