Practical Fishkeeping  |  May 2026
Spring is here, and so is our first Pond feature of the year. Sam Norley is on hand to help you decide whether koi keeping is right for you. Tai is back with another barb biotope, this month he is highlighting the humble checkered barb, with the perfect scape to accentuate their subtle beauty.
Some other fascinating topics covered include:
· Golden Hour – We sit down with Tom Ryan to find out more about his top 10 IAPLC aquascape.
· Beyond the Common Clownfish – Move over Nemo, it is time to give the rest of the Amphiprion some time in the spotlight!
· The Fish that Hides in Blue Waters – Finding Betta Simplex – Krabi’s Critically Endangered mouthbrooding Betta.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Practical Fishkeeping May 2026.