Practical Fishkeeping - January 2026

Practical Fishkeeping January issue is now on sale!

The first issue of the year is here and we have certainly started with a bang. We start by looking at some of the weirdest aquatic animals around. Jellyfish have survived numerous extinction events yet they lack brains, hearts, and really any form of solid structure, meanwhile dragon gobies have a long, eel-like body, and an evil grin, yet they don’t pose a threat to other fishes. Learn how to keep both of these interesting creatures in an aquarium.

Matt Hayes is back with another feature too, this time looking at how important fish behaviours are for spotting health issues in your aquarium. While Jeremy continues his beginners marine guide with a look at the all-important lighting.

Some other topics covered include:

• En Garde- Tai builds a Mexican biotope for two wonderful swordtail species.
• Ecosystem In A Glass- Find out how David built a balanced rice field inspired aquarium
• A beautiful barb from Cameroon- Rarely exported, Michel explains how he came to have a group of Labeobarbus versluyii and how to care for them.