Practical Fishkeeping - February 2026
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- Issue Number:
- 191
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- 22/01/2026
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- £5.99
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Issue Summary
Practical Fishkeeping February Issue is now on sale! First up, Alex shares a project that has been in the planning stages for far too long. He details his journey to create a shallow sandbank aquarium for a group of beautiful corydoras catfish. Sticking in the South America, Tai builds a biotope for one of the hobby’s most popular fish: the glowlight tetra.
On Sale: 22/01/2026
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What's in this Issue?
Practical Fishkeeping February issue is now on sale!
First up, Alex shares a project that has been in the planning stages for far too long. He details his journey to create a shallow sandbank aquarium for a group of beautiful corydoras catfish. Sticking in the South America, Tai builds a biotope for one of the hobby’s most popular fish: the glowlight tetra.
You’ll also get to learn how and why so many fish shoal together, why flow and filtration are key for a successful reef tank, and how to keep bamboo shrimp correctly!
Some other topics covered include:
- Buying New Fish- Find out how to spot which fish are ready to come home with you and which are best left in the shop.
- Happy Snappers- Gabor shares how he takes such wonderful photos to help you level up your fish photography.
- Algae Eaters or Tank Terrors - Urchins can be a useful addition to a reef's clean-up crew, but it is critical you know which species are reef safe!