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

Ivanacara adoketa (Zebra Acara) – Complete Guide

This is a stunning dwarf cichlid that hails from dark tinted waters of Brazil. They aren't the easiest to keep but they…

Clown killifish: A tiny jewel for planted nano tanks

An overview of the wonderful Epiplatys annulatus. Discover where they come from and how to keep them.

Beyond the Banggai: Cardinals for Your Reef Tank

A look at the unique cardinalfishes for marine aquarists wanting something a little bit different for their saltwater…

Mini Marvels: the world of tiny fishes

Small freshwater fish are often forgotten by the general public. Michael Edmondstone of SHOAL believes aquarists are key…

Chocolate gouramis explained: Sphaerichthys care guide

The gouramis of the Sphaerichthys genus are incredible to look at but difficult to care for. Find out how to succeed…

Are damsels suitable for a community reef tank

The marine hobby is full of territorial and aggressive species. Few are as notorious as damselfish. Can you keep any of…

Colourful goodeids - San Marcos redtail splitfin

The San Macros redtail splitfin (Xenotoca doadrioi) is a beautiful goodeid that is sadly at risk in the wild. Gabor…

Eternal ocean drifters - a deep dive on Jellyfish

They may be 95% water, but jellyfish are 100% awesome. Chris Sergeant investigates their history, biology and aquarium…

Celebrating the local aquarium stores

As our lives become increasingly busy and chaotic, online shopping has never been so desirable. However, we take a…