Practical Fishkeeping

Practical Fishkeeping is Britain's best-selling fishkeeping publication, filled with species showcases, fishkeeping answers, advice, competitions, amazing features and much more!

5 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome

Importing Ammocryptocharax • As the first people who see new arrivals, importers and wholesalers need to know how to acclimate fish fast. Max Pedley of Ornamental Aquatics Wholesale shares some insights while settling his green darters.

The chameleons of orinoco • There aren't many fish out there that can claim to be as green as the green darter tetra, but they're hard to find and difficult to keep too. Of course, Gabor Horvath mastered them in no time…

Myanmar's fragile jewel • Lake Inle is unique in many ways, but not least for its indigenous fish fauna. Tom Ackrill takes a closer look at the highs and lows of a fabulous body of water.

All that glitters • Ever noticed how a tiny handful of fish manage to outshine all others? While some unnatural looking sheens can look forced, they have a surprising origins story.

nature wins • Away from the high energy aquascapes and sanitised community tanks, a movement for natural layouts is slowly growing. Josh Beeston gives us an insight into a gorgeously organic display.

Fishkeeping Answers • Got a fishkeeping question? PFK's crack team of aquatics experts are on hand to answer whatever you need to know…

FAQs on NITRATE IN REEF AQUARIA • Friend or foe? Toxic killer or essential nutrient? It turns out that there's more to nitrate than algae blooms and endless water changes…

TIDY POOLS, TIDY MIND • Nobody likes a dirty pond, but nobody really enjoys cleaning one either. Danny Crook of OASE explains the importance of getting on top of dirty ponds early and seasonally.

Making sense of the molly muddle • There's a whole lot more to mollies than the ‘Heinz 57’ varieties that we see in stores. Neale Monks explains.

RIFT VALLEY ROUND UP • Jeremy Gay looks into how plate tectonics drove both cichlid evolution in East Africa and that of our own species.

Macroalgae in miniature • One thing going for the 2020s is the sheer diversity of aquaria being created. New contributor Courtney Bogle interviews one of the most inventive marine aquarists currently on the scene.

GEAR BOOK REVIEW • Offering our thoughts on fishy literature.

READERS' POLL 2022 • Vote for your favourite store in our Readers' Poll - and you could win a great prize from Fluval!

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Tailpiece NATHAN HILL • It's not everyday I'd suggest hugging a fish house owner, but with a little reflection, they really do deserve it. Go hug one today.