Practical Fishkeeping Magazine September 2023 Edición anterior

IN THIS ISSUE

THE FISH WITH THE BEARDS!

The hobby’s most cosmopolitan catfish explored.

This month take a closer look at fishkeeping’s ubiquitous suckermouth—the common bristlenose. A feature in two parts, we begin by exploring the needs and versatility of this popular suckermouth, before following up with an exploration through the confusing world of bristlenose genetics.

What’s in the September issue of PFK:

• ALL HAIL THE BRISTLENOSE: The hobby’s most common suckermouth goes under the spotlight.
• BREEDING HOPLOS: Gabor Horvath reports on spawning Megalechis thoracata catfish.
• KNIVES IN: Are you intimidated by the black ghost knifefish? Find out why these spectres shouldn’t be feared.
• STOP WITH THE FRICTIONAL LOSS: Industry expert Danny Crook reveals how the wrong sized hosing could be ruining your pond.
• THE SWORDS OF MONTEZUMA: Biotope aquarist David Nørholm is back with his latest project—exquisite Mexican livebearers.
• ITC PARWISE REVIEW: The revolutionary new light meter aims to be a reef hobby changer. So how does it fare up?