Apistogramma for everyone!

This month we’re going all out to guide you through your first set up for the hobby’s most adorable dwarf cichlids. From suitable starter species to a step-by-step guide to building up your first ‘apisto’ tank, you can be confident breaking in to the world of these amazing, vibrant, and charismatic little fish.

What’s in the August issue of Practical Fishkeeping?

• Exotic snails: We take a look at the best aquarium gastropods available
• Dealing with a death: What do you do when a fish dies? We explain all, from handling a corpse to getting a refund.  
• Instant maturation: We put Nitrico’s filter ‘goop’ to the test with awesome results!
• Breeding black chins: Livebearer conservation is on the rise, and here’s a treat with a dark streak you won’t want to miss.
• Return of the Readers’ Poll: It’s time to get your votes in for the best UK stores of 2023.
• PLUS! Fishkeeping Answers, setting up a school aquarium, emperor tetras, unmissable catfish imports, fairy wrasse, product reviews, and editor Nathan’s latest Tailpiece.