Have you voted for your favourite local fish shops and aquatics stores yet? There's still time to cast your vote - PLUS you'll also be entered in to our prize draw for a chance to win 1 of 5 Fluval filters*!  Submit your entries now: practical.fish/Readers_Poll20… *T&Cs apply

One reader asks advice on setting up a lighting system in his tank...  practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/fishkeeping-an…

Territorial behaviour amongst Loricariid catfish can be hard to predict. Bob Mehan advises a reader on settling Peckoltia in a 450l tank... practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/fishkeeping-an…

In this issue of PFK - are you still looking for your true fishy love? We know a tiny fish that'll win your heart 💕🐟 PLUS, we're deep diving fish parenting techniques, how aquatic marvels use imitation to deceive & thrive, and much more!  Get yours now: practical.fish/issue_september

In this issue of PFK - are you still looking for your true fishy love? We know a tiny fish that'll win your heart 💕🐟 PLUS, we're deep diving fish parenting techniques, how aquatic marvels use imitation to deceive & thrive, and much more!  Get yours now: practical.fish/issue_september

Spotted recently - a Clown Triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum), also known as the bigspotted triggerfish, a demersal marine fish. They have been known to be aggressive and the first long dorsal spine is used to impress an opponent... #fishkeeping #marinefish

There’s a science behind fish bagging if it’s going to work properly. Nathan Hill tackles something many hobbyists do only a couple of times in their life, but often get very wrong  practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/what-…

It's a good old fashioned skim off! Two competing surface skimmers - which will come out on top? We find out... practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/gear/surface-s…

There's still time to get your FREE digital issue of Practical Fishkeeping Magazine. Claim yours now until the 7th September: pocketmags.com/free/264701

Rightly or wrongly, could we be doing more damage to our tanks and, of course, our fish with a live food diet? Our expert examines the pros and cons practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/what-…

Emma Turner spotlights a remarkable air-breathing loach that can survive for several hours out of water and, by its body actions, also predict storms practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/weath…

When it comes to filter maturation in a new set-up, are there ways to speed up fishless methods such as using ammonia? Our expert Neale Monks tells us how practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/fishkeeping-an…

Don't forget to cast your vote for your favourite UK aquatics & local fish stores and give them some much deserved recognition. Head to i.mtr.cool/czpfkfxrkg to vote now! #PFKReadersPoll2024 Voting ends September 19th at 23.59 GMT

Losing a fish is traumatic at the best of times, but all the worse when the culprit taking them from you is a third party. Here are some of the ways you can identity what may be eating your fish and how to prevent it from happening... practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/what-…

Are these dwarf cats safe with small fish? Bob Mehen offers advice on dwarf bumblebee catfish practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/fishkeeping-an…

If your new gourami appears to be in hiding, here are some ways to encourage them to be a little less shy... practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/fishkeeping-an…

Considering it’s the most obvious furniture in our aquaria, you’d have thought more people would pay attention to décor. Riverwood Aquatics owner Peter Cookson offers some tips practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/fishkeeping-ne…

In case you missed it, the September issue of Practical Fishkeeping is out now! We're deep diving fish parenting techniques, how aquatic marvels use imitation to deceive & thrive, and much, much more!  Available now in print and digital: practical.fish/issue_september

Nathan Hill takes a look at two competing surface skimmers - Fluval SK400 and the Oase CrystalSkim 350. Which will come out on top? We find out... practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/gear/surface-s…

We’re all reeling at the current price hikes to our costs of living. While our hobby will also be affected, there are some things we can do to ease the pain and reduce running costs a little practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/how-t…