Practical Fishkeeping - Spring 2018
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EXPLORE THE MORICHALES Ivan Mikolji treks around tropical South America in search of the fish-friendly moriche palm tree. WONDERFUL WHIPTAILS A favourite among discerning suckermouth catfish fans, Whiptails are diverse in their looks, lifestyle, diets andbreeding strategies. GLORIOUS GLASSFISH Transparent, tropical and perfectly adapted to their natural habitat, Glassfish deserve a place in your tank. Neale Monks raises a glass to this fascinating fish.
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The Emperor's Other Clothes
While the Emperor tetra has been a popular aquarium fish for several decades, it has a close cousin whose gorgeous glittering colours arguably should have made it the favourite of the family…
Give The Snake A Break!
When it comes to snakeheads, myths and misinformation abound. Here are some of the key facts that people get wrong when considering these fascinating fish, including that one about size…
You Can Grow Plants
If you’re a newcomer, or you’re on a small budget, you might think creating an attractive planted set-up is out of your reach. But with the right choice of plants and a few key aquascaping techniques, anyone can have a beautiful aquarium!
Oata Bridges The Hobby Gap To Address New Legislation Proposals
In July, OATA chief executive Dominic Whitmee hosted the first ‘Fishkeeping stakeholder meeting’ at the DEFRA headquarters in London. Practical Fishkeeping’s Nathan Hill was there to offer his input.
(Stop The) Fight Club
African cichlids are notorious for turning on each other, but can enrichment broker in a peace treaty? One college decided to look into it — with surprising results.
Gold Leaf Aquarium
This community tank is based around a Guyana stream and includes some of the most popular fish in the hobby.
The Beast Of Suriname
Into your catfish? Check out this selection of rarities spotted on a recent shoptour, beginning with the beauty below — a fish we think someone should snap up for the ultimate river biotope.
Fast Flow Flat Cats
A team from the guyane wild fish society goes in search of lithoxus catfish among rapids in french guiana, south america.
In The Shadows Of Dwarves
Tiny danionins are underexplored, available, affordable projects that offer both beauty and a breeding challenge. Meet the prettiest contenders.
Viva Le Vieja
If you have the space for something that bit bigger and you want a fish that combines both looks and personality, why not seek out these colourful cichlids from Central America?
