Practical Fishkeeping August 2025


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Issue Number:
185
On Sale:
17/07/2025
Digital Edition:
£5.99
Print Edition:
£0.00 (plus postage)

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The Readers’ Poll 2025 voting has begun, find out how you can show your appreciation to the staff at your favourite aquatics shop inside this month’s magazine.

On Sale: 17/07/2025

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Practical Fishkeeping August issue is now on sale! The Readers’ Poll 2025 voting has begun, find out how you can show your appreciation to the staff at your favourite aquatics shop inside this month’s magazine. 

PLUS, we have plenty of fantastic freshwater fish content for you, with David’s wonderful African biotope, Gabor and Tai looking at some characterful characins and SHOAL provide an update on their campaign to save the Denison’s barb. 

Also, learn how to identify the common koi varieties that might be in your pond. Some other topics covered include: 

· Urchin clingfish- This wondrously whacky reef oddball is rather fond of urchin feet! Learn how to be successful with this species in an aquarium. 
 · Retailer focus- Alex takes a trip to London to visit a store that does things a little bit differently. 
· Gear reviews- Gabor tests some sera maintenance products while Alex installs a new air pump from Interpet.