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Stipho-do’s and Stipho-don’t’s!

When taking on a wild fish, it’s imperative to understand how it feeds, writes Tom Ackrill. The gorgeous gobies of Stiphodon are a perfect example of just that

The jewels of Sulawesi

There are shrimps, and then there are demanding shrimps. Gabor Horvath takes the plunge with some of the trickiest freshwater offerings around

Do go chasing waterfalls…

As Jeff Goldblum famously says in Jurassic Park, ‘life finds a way.’ As Tai Strietman explores some inhospitable habitats, he realises how true that is

THE KNIFE EDGE

Are there any fish more unique than those with the shape of a blade, and the ability to sense electricity itself? Rebecca Bentley examines these mysterious creatures of perpetual twilight

MICK’S (BIG) FISH

With around 45,000 Instagram followers, Mick Booth’s collection of big fish has attracted the eyes and the hearts of an eager audience. We catch up with the man himself to find out more…

Clearly superior!

Fiction writers have long fantasised about the concept of invisibility cloaks, but for many fish being completely transparent is a normal way of life. Neale Monks sheds some light on the phenomenon

ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS

Pangasiids are one of those groups of fish that never seem to go away, despite their many problems in captivity. Steve Grant takes a look at these aquarium giants

FOR GOOD OR BAD?

If you own a reef tank you probably haven’t thought about buying sponges. And perhaps you shouldn’t, given their many problems. But then again, they do look lovely…

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

SO, YOU WANT TO GET INTO BREEDING?

Have fish, will breed, right? If it was that easy, we’d all be doing it already. Nathan Hill looks at a few of the considerations to take on board if you want to try your hand at fish spawning

Aquascaping staples

Where do you start if you’re looking to get into a planted layout? Jordan Stirratt offers a handful of suggestions that can make any aquascape come alive

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