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

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Shrimply THE BEST • Sulawesi shrimps may be more challenging than the more common species, but Gabor thinks they are worth the extra effort.

STEP BY STEP SULAWESI SHRIMP SCAPE

SOUNDS OF THE Reefscape • Chris examines the species that create the sounds of our oceans, and how these noises can be used in conservation efforts.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PEARSON • Daniel tells the story of his trip to Bolivia where he hoped to fill some of the knowledge gaps around the fish species that dwell in the rivers and streams there.

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

SWAMPS AND Spice AND ALL THINGS NICE • Tai Strietman is inspired to create a home for two tiny fishes from the wetlands of Thailand.

STEP BY STEP TINY THAI RASBORA BIOTOPE

AQUARIUM INVADERS • Timothy introduces some of the common invasive fish species found in the hobby and how we can all help to prevent their release.

CLOSER TO HOME • Tai has a love for native fishes, and he explains how you could design a garden pond suitable for a variety of species that naturally reside here in Britain.

BEAUTIFUL MORE BEAUTIFUL, MOST BEAUTIFUL • An overview of the variants of Pelvicachromis kribensis that are known to date.

READERS’ POLL 2025 • Show your support for your favourite store and vote for them in our Readers’ Poll - and you could win 10kg of Pettex Aquatics General Purpose Mixed Sticks!

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GUARDIANS OF THE GREAT LAKE: A Cichlid Sanctuary at Nkondwe Island • The fishes of the longest lake on earth are at risk. However, hope remains, thanks to the critical conservation work ongoing.

SHRIMP-CANDY • Shrimp Sticks are a fun way to feed your colourful crustaceans.

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Tailpiece ALEX BELL • Alex is reminiscing while he says goodbye to the first six tanks he moved into his fish room.