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Practical Fishkeeping brings you inspirational and informative articles from some of the top experts in fishkeeping.

Salt and Spice: Caribbean Reef Biotope

In an attempt to locate a dusky jawfish, Chris encountered plenty of fascinating creatures while diving in the…

Beginner’s Guide to Reef Tanks: Lighting

Lighting looks a little bit different in the marine world, and it is essential to know the basics before keeping corals.…

How To Grow The Perfect Aquarium Lawn: World Cup-Inspired Carpeting Plant Guide

Learn how to create a lush green carpet of aquarium plants that resembles a perfectly maintained football pitch. From…

5 Brilliant Shoaling Silver Fish for Stunning Aquascapes

Brightly coloured fish often take centre stage in a planted aquarium. But if you'd rather let your aquascape do the…

A Tiny Scissortail from the Mekong Basin

Not many fish have a miniature alternative, but Rasbosoma spilocerca is the perfect minature version of the sizeable…

Common Clownfish: The Complete Care Guide to Amphiprion ocellaris

More than just a cartoon fish, the common clownfish is one of the most popular marine species in the aquarium hobby.…

Beginner’s Guide to Reef Tanks: Choosing the Right Marine Aquarium

The first step in becoming a reefer is choosing the right tank. From tank size and placement to glass type and…

Top 5 Botanical Caves for Aquarium Fish

A guide to using seed pods in aquariums to provide refuge and spawning sites for tropical fish.

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…