Practical Fishkeeping Magazine

20 November, 2025

This month we are celebrating the best stores of the UK with the results of the 2025 Readers’ Poll announced. Plus, we highlight the best aquascapes of this year’s IAPLC. Meanwhile, our editor, Alex, creates a vibrant high-tech community scape and Chris goes diving in the Red Sea hoping to inspire some saltwater biotopes. Also, we focus on some of the smaller freshwater inhabitants, with a blackwater aquarium designed for pygmy corydoras and details of Gabor’s experience with shell-dwellers. Some other topics covered include: · Choosing a marine tank- Jeremy guides you through the daunting process of picking your first saltwater aquarium. · Gear reviews galore – Not one, not two, but three reviews this month! · Festive Favourites- A look at some of the Christmassy creates you could find in your local shop this year.