Practical Fishkeeping  |  February 2026
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First up, Alex shares a project that has been in the planning stages for far too long. He details his journey to create a shallow sandbank aquarium for a group of beautiful corydoras catfish. Sticking in the South America, Tai builds a biotope for one of the hobby’s most popular fish: the glowlight tetra.
You’ll also get to learn how and why so many fish shoal together, why flow and filtration are key for a successful reef tank, and how to keep bamboo shrimp correctly!
Some other topics covered include:
· Buying New Fish- Find out how to spot which fish are ready to come home with you and which are best left in the shop.
· Happy Snappers- Gabor shares how he takes such wonderful photos to help you level up your fish photography.
· Algae Eaters or Tank Terrors- Urchins can be a useful addition to a reef’s clean-up crew, but it is critical you know which species are reef safe!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Practical Fishkeeping February 2026.