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

Housing Dory - regal tang care

Everyone wants a regal tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) in their reef tank. Here is how you should care for them in your…

How to care for an emperor angelfish

This large saltwater angelfish species captivates onlookers whether in their juvenile or adult colouration. We outline…

Floating plants: benefits, care tips and our top species

Floating plants, you either love them, or hate them. We investigate why they are so polarising, and suggest our…

The essential guide to the Apistogramma dwarf cichlids

A stunning fish often chosen as a centre piece for South American community tanks and biotope aquariums. We outline all…

Colourful and transparent, the stunning hummingbird tetra

A fish that can be both see through, and remarkably colourful at the same time. This small tetra is certainly one to add…

Fish tank essentials - beginner aquarium shopping list

Beginner fish tank kits are great but there are some additional products you will need to buy before starting your first…

The regional variants of Pelvicachromis kribensis

Michel Keijman shows off the various patterns that the true kribs display across their native ranges. He also outlines…

Top Christmas gifts for aquarium fanatics

Make a splash this Christmas with aquarium themed gifts every fishkeeper will adore!

Carrying a torch for LPS corals

Torch corals are some of the most popular, on-trend corals right now. But what are they, how do you care for them?…