Practical Fishkeeping

CAN YOUR FISH BE HAPPY?

Happy, content, or just not stressed, there are some key signs of fish health to look for when checking your tank.

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.

THE AQUARIUM HOBBY AS A CONSERVATION FORCE

The fishkeeping community has the knowledge, passion and power to help save SHOAL’s Priority Fishes.

SAFEGUARDING PERU’S FISHES

Michael explores the work being carried out in the Peruvian Amazon in order to protect some of our favourites.

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.

COMMON KOI PAT TERNS

A comprehensive guide to 10 popular koi

RETAILER FOCUS:

Maidenhead Aquatics @ Scotdale

LET THE (MICRO) CATS IN!

Gabor takes a look at two groups of small catfishes, one from South America and one from Africa.

AN EVERYDAY REEF ENCOUNTER, OR A PRIZED INHABITANT?

How does a ubiquitous reef fish become an aquarium favourite? By being colourful, hardy and reef-safe of course!

– ADD LIVE PLANTS TO A MALAWI CICHLID AQUARIUM

– A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SUMP FILTRATION SYSTEMS

COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED IN FISH STORES

THE HAWKS OF THE SEAS

A photographer’s dream, a fish that remains perched high on the reef

BRAZILIAN BIOTOPE

Step by step guide to building a tetra habitat

EXPERT TIPS ON CARING FOR GOBIES

EXPERT TIPS ON CARINGFOR GOBIES

FISHKEEPING ANSWERS

Our panel of experts answers your fishkeeping questions, with topics like why your new fish might be hiding, how to set up a new coldwater fish tank. Which fish have bags of character and how to keep a frogfish.

WHAT MAKES AN ODDBALL AN ODDBALL?