The May 2009 issue of Practical Fishkeeping magazine is on sale from March 18 to April 14 2009. Great Planted Tanks: One of Europe’s most prolific and talented aquascapers talks to George Farmer. Get Into Fishkeeping: Dr Neale Monks details the most common teething problems facing the newcomer. Marvels of the Aru: In the first of a two-part series, Heiko Bleher traces the history and previous discoveries of fish on Indonesian islands as part of his latest adventure.

Rising to the challenge: Patrick Verstraeten’s efforts to breed Satanoperca daemon have so far been doomed. But the story holds promise… Back to Basics: Nuisance algae are perhaps the planted tank owner’s worst enemy. George Farmer looks at how to prevent and treat this menace. African jewels: Steve Davidson believes there could be many species of killifish waiting to be discovered. Until they are, he’s happy to keep and breed the dazzling Diapteron. Angels with a devilish streak: They may be beautiful but they are also territorial bullies – and co-existence is not a quality of the Holacanthus angelfish kept by Bob Goemans.

Cry Freedom: Michelle Stuart and Andy Gordon swap fingers for fins to undergo a tragic experience as a Cleaner wrasse. Dave’s budget brilliance: Can you build a reef system capable of keeping sensitive corals for hundreds rather than thousands of pounds. Les Holliday visits Dave Hook to find out how he did it. Right from the start: Keith Holmes offers five important points to consider before you dig that pond. Gear Guide Essentials – Food: 15 pages of advice on buying the right food for your aquarium and pond fish. Tried and Tested: News, views and opinions on the latest fishkeeping gadgets.

News: The latest news and analysis from the world of fishkeeping. Readers’ Tanks: Your chance to show your pride and joy off to the rest of our readers. King of the Jungle revisited: Barry Cranwell set himself the task of combining growing plants with keeping Discus last year and Jeremy Gay’s visit and feature provoked so much feedback that he just had to return. Inverts for starters: Phil Hunt completes his series on easy-care creatures suitable for beginners to the hobby. Big attractions: Mary Bailey runs the rule over her top ten heavyweights in the cichlid division – and some lightweights. Tales from the Crypt: Some of George Farmer’s favourite aquatic plants are from the Cryptocoryne genus. Here’s how he set up a large aquarium using them exclusively in a large low maintenance aquascape.

The May 2009 issue of Practical Fishkeeping magazine is on sale from March 18 to April 14 2009.

Source: Practical Fishkeeping