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In the June issue we're putting Narayan Barb in the spotlight. PLUS we try the new app from @the_fishkeeper, as well as taking a look at common pond livestock thieves. All this and much more!
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The beautiful marine betta, also known as the comet (Calloplesiops altivelis), is a striking predatory fish with a dark body covered in white spots and with a distinctive eyespot near the tail.
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But those markings aren't just for show. When threatened, the comet retreats head-first into a crevice, leaving its tail exposed. The eyespot and markings help it mimic the appearance of a white-spotted Moray – a clever trick that may deter potential predators!
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Want to find out more about this fascinating fish, its natural behaviour and what it takes to keep one in a marine aquarium?
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We've been busy doing the finishing touches for the December issue, which is almost ready to head to the printers!
But there's still time to get your hands on a copy of our November issue before the next one arrives.
Discover Asian rummynoses, pufferfish and plenty more inside.
Don't miss out! Head to one of our stockist or order online at: f.mtr.cool/a3ck8qskc1
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Bristlenose plecos are popular algae eating catfish that stay a manageable size. They're relatively hardy and fairly easy to breed, making them a great first breeding project – provided you have somewhere to rehome the offspring!
There are even plenty of colour variations available, such as the super red, lemon and calico. Do you have an Ancistrus or two in your tank? If so, which variant did you go for? Read more about bristlenoses: f.mtr.cool/hahf384mi2
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The recent stormy winds the UK experienced were followed by a few dry and sunny days (at least they have been dry and sunny around here). And that means there's no better time to stock up on some botanicals for the year ahead.
The botanicals will have fallen in the storm and the dry days means they'll already be quite dry and almost ready to store! It is always worth laying them out inside to dry fully, as there may still be some moisture which can cause them to go mouldy.
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Tiny in stature but huge in character. In our latest web article, Alex explains why he believes the goldstreak blenny (also known as the tailspot blenny) is one of the most entertaining fish available to reefkeepers and remains a firm favourite of his.
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Pygmy corys are one of the smallest catfish in the hobby. They reach just 3 cm (1.2 in) meaning a nice group can be housed in a 45 cm (18 in) tank. Tai did exactly that. He created this biotope aquarium for his group of pygmies and it looks fantastic!
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Find out how he did built this tank by heading to our website: f.mtr.cool/ugolwjzxyh
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Nature has never needed much help creating monsters, and beneath the surface there is plenty of fish with suitably sinister names. Chris meets the ghosts, demons and vampires that give Halloween an aquatic twist in this month's magazine!
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It’s easy to get excited about the newest discovery, the latest import and the species that come with sizeable prize tags. But it unfortunately means, as people spend more time in the hobby, they tend to forget about the classic fish species.
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Gouramis come in an impressive variety of colours, sizes and temperaments, but not every species thrives in the same setup.
We look at some of the species more commonly stocked by local fish stores, as well as two that should be approached with caution:
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Read Tai Strietman's step by step guide to beautiful a shallow tiger barb biotope featuring just one piece of wood, one species of plant, and one species of fish: f.mtr.cool/8x2k19ipt9
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has launched a new guide to help marine stores navigate UK import regulations and identify which hard coral species can be legally traded. You can find out more over on their website:
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