AlexB Aquatics

30/08/2026

Do you feed your fish stick on treat tablets?

My community tank loves them! They’re great for keeping my son engaged with the tank too, as it brings all the fish to the front, where he can easily see them from around the room.

I only give them one or two a week, and usually cut them in half. How often do you feed your fish with treat tablets?

28/08/2026

Excited to be going to this next month! If you’re part of the trade in the UK and are coming along, make sure you say hi!

We're delighted to announce that Practical Fishkeeping Magazine will be joining us at the ALF Aquatic & Reptile Trade Show 2026!

For decades, Practical Fishkeeping has been a trusted source of information, inspiration and advice for fishkeepers across the UK and beyond. From freshwater and marine aquariums to ponds, PFK represents the entire fishkeeping community, helping enthusiasts discover new ideas, improve their knowledge and get even more from the hobby they love.

Through their monthly magazine, website, social media channels and email newsletters, the Practical Fishkeeping team brings together top tips, expert advice, conservation news, inspiration, product information and much more for fishkeepers at every level.

Whether someone has been keeping fish for a month or for decades, PFK has always had one goal: to help people become better, more informed and more passionate fishkeepers.

We're incredibly pleased to welcome the team to the ALF Trade Show, giving our trade customers the opportunity to meet the people behind one of the UK's most recognisable aquatic publications, discover what's happening across the hobby and connect with a brand that has played such an important role in our industry.

📅 9th - 10th September 2026
📍 ALF (Aquatic Distributors) Ltd, Bedford
⏰ 10am - 4pm
🎁 FREE goodie bag for the first 100 stores to register attendance (HURRY, THESE ARE ALMOST ALL GONE!)

If you haven't secured your place yet, now is the time.

👉 Register your attendance today at www.alfltdshow.co.uk

28/08/2026

A gorgeous golden glowlight tetra in my Colombian flooded forest, still trying to find more of them without any luck!

25/08/2026

The little orange patch is developing on this juvenile duplicate corydoras. It’s the biggest of the babies, and the others haven’t yet got this pigment yet.

They remain swimming alongside their parents in the WIO super shallow 80 tank, and it’s so cute to see them next to each other! I really want to capture a photo of them together, but no luck yet!

25/08/2026

Remember you can submit a photo of your tank, fish, or pond, for a chance to feature in Practical Fishkeeping! We’d love to see your aquatic creations!

Congratulations to Lewis Burnett for winning tank of the month. He shared his 125-litre aquarium home to a pair of Ivanacara bimaculata, along with fire ant and cherry red muzzel tetras.

For your chance to be featured in the magazine and win a £50 (RRP) Aquadip care package* submit your photo via https://f.mtr.cool/mjluwqhxsl or email us at [email protected]
*T&Cs apply

23/08/2026

Vibrant colours that lurk in the tinted, gloomy waters.

Blue rams are incredible fish to look at and I’m still so pleased I added them to the Colombian flooded forest tank, even if they aren’t biotope correct

22/08/2026

Exciting to see the new fish systems and big display tank being installed this week at Maidenhead Aquatics Exeter

21/08/2026

Wild coloured honey gouramis are something else 😍

Ok, the males are, the females are a little drab but they’re still a delightful fish to keep!

In other news, I’ve just set up a Fantastic Premier League (FPL) league for fishkeepers! If you want to join it use the code: mvgb8f

No prizes or anything, just for a bit of fun and bragging rights!