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Practical Fishkeeping Magazine

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Practical Fishkeeping (PFK) magazine is the world’s leading authority on keeping, or aspiring to keep, fish. It caters for the very keenest fishkeepers but also right through to beginners, covering freshwater, tropical, marine and coldwater fishkeeping. It is a comprehensive guide to fish, products, retailers, and techniques to get the most out of fishkeeping.

All our features are written by experts in their fields, ensuring you get the best advice possible on fishkeeping and fish species, as well as creating and maintaining fantastic aquatic environments for them to live in.

Inside you’ll find:

• The latest aquarium equipment reviewed
• Tips on how to look after and keep your fish
• Expert guides to global fish species
• Advice on tropical marine tanks
• Advice on freshwater: tropical and cold water tanks
• Expert advice on aquascaping

PFK is published 12 times a year and is Britain's biggest-selling fish-keeping magazine.
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Practical Fishkeeping

May 2024 IN THIS ISSUE CHECK US OUT! Taking a chance with the prettiest dwarf cichlids This issue we’re getting hands on with the stunning Dicrossus filamentosus cichlids, with their checkerboard markings and alluring fin extensions. Find out how to keep and breed one of fishkeeping’s most overlooked miniature delights. What’s inside the May issue of PFK: • CHECK, MATE: Magnificent markings and magnificent fins, and only a little bit demanding. Could Dicrossus be for you? • THE SELF-SUSTAINING HABITAT: Is it possible to support a whole ecosystem with botanicals alone? One aquarist tries… • TAKE A BREAK: How to plan for a disaster-free holiday away from your aquarium this summer. • WONDROUS WIDOWS: Freshwater biologist Tai Strietman plays his hand at a Pantanal layout for Gymnocorymbus. • TREAT FOR SUCCESS: Find out what goes into aquarium medications, and find out what they can and can’t do for your fish. • BLOOMS BE GONE: We take a first look at the brand new Fluval FX UVC In-Line clarifier for aquaria.


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IN THIS ISSUE

CHECK US OUT!

Taking a chance with the prettiest dwarf cichlids

This issue we’re getting hands on with the stunning Dicrossus filamentosus cichlids, with their checkerboard markings and alluring fin extensions. Find out how to keep and breed one of fishkeeping’s most overlooked miniature delights.

What’s inside the May issue of PFK:

• CHECK, MATE: Magnificent markings and magnificent fins, and only a little bit demanding. Could Dicrossus be for you?
• THE SELF-SUSTAINING HABITAT: Is it possible to support a whole ecosystem with botanicals alone? One aquarist tries…
• TAKE A BREAK: How to plan for a disaster-free holiday away from your aquarium this summer.
• WONDROUS WIDOWS: Freshwater biologist Tai Strietman plays his hand at a Pantanal layout for Gymnocorymbus.
• TREAT FOR SUCCESS: Find out what goes into aquarium medications, and find out what they can and can’t do for your fish.
• BLOOMS BE GONE: We take a first look at the brand new Fluval FX UVC In-Line clarifier for aquaria.
read more read less
Practical Fishkeeping (PFK) magazine is the world’s leading authority on keeping, or aspiring to keep, fish. It caters for the very keenest fishkeepers but also right through to beginners, covering freshwater, tropical, marine and coldwater fishkeeping. It is a comprehensive guide to fish, products, retailers, and techniques to get the most out of fishkeeping.

All our features are written by experts in their fields, ensuring you get the best advice possible on fishkeeping and fish species, as well as creating and maintaining fantastic aquatic environments for them to live in.

Inside you’ll find:

• The latest aquarium equipment reviewed
• Tips on how to look after and keep your fish
• Expert guides to global fish species
• Advice on tropical marine tanks
• Advice on freshwater: tropical and cold water tanks
• Expert advice on aquascaping

PFK is published 12 times a year and is Britain's biggest-selling fish-keeping magazine.

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