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I’ve kept fish for over four decades now, since I was
INSPIRATION
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It isn’t cheap, it isn’t peaceful, and it still needs your help. Just what is Betta patoti bringing to the table?
Darters in the river
Even rounded rocks and crushing currents can be the ideal home for a fish. Tai Strietman goes diving in torrential waters to find a shy and retiring crowd pleaser.
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Who’s who in this year’s most revered aquascaping contest? We reveal the top 27 of the 2020 International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest.
LEARNING FROM OLD MISTAKES
It’s not all success in fishkeeping, but we can be grateful that those who make errors know to share them. Gabor Horvath shares some of his own historical aquatic gaffes.
Encounters in the shade
Cichlid hunting in the wild can turn up rare and exciting treats. Michel Keijman reports on a Cameroon encounter with a gorgeous mouthbrooding fish.
TO THE 80S AND BACK AGAIN…
Returning to your hobby roots can be an invigorating experience for you and your fish. Bob Mehen models a modern home for his first aquatic sweetheart.
My Indoor lake
When a gigantic marine tank in the basement was costing too much to run, one aquarist had to let his livestock go. But what cheaper alternative could give the same impressive impact?
PICK A FISH, ANY FISH…
Not got the space for a tank like Jack’s? Fear not, you can set up an attractive, low maintenance miniature version easily enough. You just need to choose the right fish.
CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER!
As mentioned, my tank is overstocked. In this smallish
THE LITTLE STINGING LUMPS
Venomous fishes have their appeals, but often become large and unmanageable. Tim Smith explores the smaller end of the stinging spectrum.
Make way for MOCHOKIELLA
It’s not a common sight, but here’s an affordable catfish that’s still waiting to be spawned in aquaria. Steve Grant introduces one of his lifelong favourites.
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