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THE GHOST OF YEARS GONE BY

Possibly the wackiest fish you’ll lay eyes upon, there’s good reason that so few ghost pipefish circulate through the hobby. Chris Sergeant explains

Hype for Hypostomus

Fantastic armoured beasts and where to find them: a quick guide on the Hypostomus from the rio Paraguay basin in Mato Grosso do Sul

The Red Devils of Ghana

West African ‘jewel’ cichlids are often overlooked by hobbyists, but with their striking colours and strong parental instincts they can be a fascinating project for the right-minded aquarist

Under the Umbrella

A childhood dream becomes a reality quite by chance as one aquarist successfully breeds a much-coveted cichlid

THE MANY CONCEPTS OF JORDAN STIRRAT

At just 23 years of age, and practicing for some two to three years, Scottish aquascaper Jordan Stirrat already has an enviable portfolio. We speak to the man himself and take a deeper look at his favourite creations…

Patching up with Broken lines

With unconventional markings and a peaceful manner, Tai Strietman thinks that Broken-line tetras are worth shelling out the extra pennies for

Fish ‘n’ tips

Not all fish are easy feeders, and many of the worst are marine. Chris Sergeant looks at some of the different options available to the saltwater aquarist

Appraising the 80s aquarium

40 years ago, things were done very differently in fishkeeping. Nathan Hill looks back to see what can be salvaged from the hobby’s pioneering era

Fishkeeping Answers

Got afi shkeeping question? PFK’s crack team of aquatics experts are on hand to answer whatever you need to know... questions@practicalfishkeeping.co.uk

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