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WEBWhat you need to know about bagging fish. Practical Fishkeeping •. If you ever move a fish, you’ll likely use a bucket or a bag, but there’s a science behind fish bagging if it’s going to work properly. Nathan Hill tackles something most everyday hobbyists do only a couple of times in their life and often get very wrong. Continue Reading.
39 top tips for fishkeepers - Practical Fishkeeping
WEBGet an old ice-cream tub or pop bottle, drill holes in the bottom and stuff it with media of your choice. Either stick a pipe down the middle for air power, or a powerhead on the top, and it’s done! 39. Make your own food. If you get through lots of packets of frozen food each month, you could try making your own.
Setting up your first fish tank - Practical Fishkeeping
WEBLighting your fish tank. Fish don’t need illumination. We use them for viewing our fish and/or to provide energy for plant growth. Basic white lighting is fine for fish and for very low light level plants (Anubias, Java fern, Cryptocoryne) but avoid a lot of blue light – it encourages algae growth. If you intend to keep live plants then a ...
Fishkeeping inspirational and informative articles - Practical …
WEBInspirational and informative fish keeping articles, breed reviews and tank advice from some of the top experts in the hobby.
Fishkeeping News - Practical Fishkeeping
WEBMaidenhead Belfast is the Readers' Poll 2023 Regional Winner. After being initially overlooked, Northern Ireland store Maidenhead Aquatics in Belfast has been nominated Regional…. Practical Fishkeeping brings you the latest …
The beginners guide: picking your first tropical aquarium fish
WEBThe best first fish for you depends on a few variables. The most significant variable is your water source. Mains tap water is obviously the most common source, but some will be using water from a bore-hole or maybe rainwater. Whatever the source, you need to know it’s make-up. Water hardness is of most concern when it comes to fish selection.
Practical Fishkeeping October 2024
WEBSep 19, 2024 · Love them or hate them, Ruth McDonald explores why hybrid fish are such a complex issue. • WHAT LIES BENEATH: Chris Sargeant takes a closer look at just a few of the different species that can be found living under the surface. • READERS POLL 2024: It’s your last chance to vote in our 2024 Readers’ Poll! There are plenty more fish in ...
Beginners Guide to Keeping Fish - Practical Fishkeeping
WEBIn our Fishkeeping Beginners Hub, you’ll find regular articles full of fishkeeping information and top tips focused on you – taking you from nervous noob to budding hobbyist. Not only do we want to help you to keep a vibrant and healthy aquarium, we also want to steer you clear of the common mistakes along the way, be that fish care issues ...
The beginners guide to growing healthy aquarium plants
WEBThe most important guide of keeping plants is to have a balanced triangle. Aquatic plants require light, nutrients and carbon dioxide for healthy growth. A slow growing plant needs less of each compared to a fast growing plant. If these elements are unbalanced then algae may prevail and plant health will suffer.
20 tips to make fishkeeping easier - Practical Fishkeeping
WEBNot every piece of fishkeeping advice is costly or difficult to implement. Don't believe us? Read on. There may be a few surprises for you along the way!