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Practical Fishkeeping brings you inspirational and informative articles from some of the top experts in fishkeeping.
Chalk bass: The Caribbean's Underrated Reef Gem
Alex Bell takes a look at a charming, small marine fish that happily lives in loose shoals: the chalk bass (Serranus…
Emperor Tetras: The Elegant “Secret Agents” of the Aquarium
Elegant and full of personality, emperor tetras are among the most underrated gems of the aquarium hobby. Discover why…
Summer Pond Essentials for a Healthier Garden Pond
Top tips and great products perfect for maintaining a healthy and attractive pond.
How to Pot on Pond Plants: Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Learn why potting pond plants correctly is essential for healthy growth, from marginal plants to water lilies, and…
Meet the Pikehead – A Stealth Predator in the Gourami Family
A close relative of the gouramis we all know and love, pikeheads of the genus Luciocephalus are unique and fascinating,…
Splendid Dottyback: Are They Worth Adding To Your Reef Tank?
A stunning fish with a fiery personality, Manonichthys splendens may look tempting but they could cause problems in your…
Fans of Flow: Keeping Bamboo Shrimp
Bamboo shrimp are peaceful, filter-feeding invertebrates that thrive in fast-flowing environments where they capture…
Betta albimarginata Care Guide: How to Keep and Breed the White-Seam Betta
Alex Bell provides a comprehensive care guide for his favourite wild Betta species, the White-Seam Betta (Betta…
Life in the Super Shallows: Recreating a Rio Negro Sandbank
Alex Bell transforms a super shallow aquairum into a naturalistic Rio Negro-inspired sandbank, designed specifically for…