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

Community TANKS

RED SEA Reefing • Biotopes aren't just for the freshwater keepers. Chris outlines the species of fish and corals he encountered during a dive in the Red Sea hoping to inspire reefers to get involved.

Adorable SHELL-DWELLERS • Gabor revisits Lake Tanganyikan cichlids, this time opting for the tiny but fascinating Neolamprologus multifasciatus.

THE TOP 7 SCAPES of 2025 • The IAPLC results have been announced and we have the privilege to share the top 7 works from this year's contest!

Christmassy INHABITANTS FOR YOUR TANK • Eels, shrimps or worms – there is something festive for every aquarium.

BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO REEF TANKS - TANK SELECTION • The first step in becoming a reefer is choosing the tank. Jeremy answers some of the common questions people ask before buying their aquarium.

Fishkeeping Answers • Got a fishkeeping question? PFK's crack team of aquatics experts are on hand to answer whatever you need to know… Email: questions@practicalfishkeeping.co.uk

FINDING THE LOVE FOR AQUASCAPES • The story of how I accidentally created a vibrant high-tech aquascape.

GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES • Tai sets up a home for some dimunitive, yet characterful fishes.

STEP BY STEP PYGMY CORY DISPLAY:

TOP OF THE SHOPS 2025! • The Readers' Poll results have been counted, and we can proudly reveal the stores that you voted as the best this year.

A CUPPA FOR YOUR TANK • Brewing the perfect blend for your fishes' tastes.

TWINSTAR G LINE • Alex shines a light on the RGB units new to Maidenhead shelves.

BETTA TANKS FOR FIGHTERS

MAIDENHEAD AQUATICS CWMBRAN • After hearing plenty of positive things, Alex takes a slight detour to tick another shop off the list.

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Tailpiece ALEX BELL • Exciting but tiring times ahead, a new fishkeeper is born.