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WAIT, WHERE on Earth did the summer go?
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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
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