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Issue 109 DECEMBER 2024 : LATEST ISSUE!

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Issue 108 OCTOBER 2024

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Issue 107 AUGUST 2024

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Issue 106 JUNE 2024

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Issue 105 APRIL 2024

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Issue 104 FEBRUARY 2024

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Issue 103 DECEMBER 2023 : LATEST ISSUE

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Issue 102 OCTOBER 2023

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Issue 101 AUGUST 2023

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 27 – Small, pretty, outgoing and colourful, the Demoiselles of the Chrysiptera genus have a lot to offer. But will these fabulous yet sometimes feisty fishes fit into your reef? Close Look: Shop Review – Our tour of the UKs best reef outlets continues as we navigate North for an inspection ofRead More

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Issue 100 JUNE 2023

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 26 – In this issue, it’s all hail the King Angel Holacanthus passer. But what is it that makes this regal (and sometimes rather rambunctious) reef icon stand out? Close Look Review – After visiting ReefKeeper Rugby back in issue 98, this time we pay a visit to sister storeRead More

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Issue 99 APRIL 2023

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 25 – In this instalment we examine the bodacious Bodianus genus of Hogfishes and discover these bold, beautiful and sometimes boisterous fishes can make for a stunning centrepiece. Close Look Reviews – This issue we continue our tour of the UKs best reef outlets with a visit to not justRead More

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Issue 98 FEBRUARY 2023

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 24 – While the Winter nights are still dark and cold, we investigate a freaky family of fishes, some of which actually favour the dark hours. It’s time to shine a light on the Cardinalfishes. Close Look: Shop Tour – Our epic series of shop visits around the UK continuesRead More

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Issue 97 DECEMBER 2022

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Includes: Reef Icons – No. 23 – They may not be the prettiest of reef fishes, but when it comes to tackling annoying algae, there are few that can rival the Foxface Rabbitfishes of the Siganus genus. Close Look: Shop Review – Continuing our tour of the top reef outlets in the UK,Read More

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Issue 96 OCTOBER 2022

In this issue: Reef Icons – No. 22 – When it comes to colourful, interesting and reasonably reef-friendly fishes, the wrasses of the Halichoeres genus take some beating. For that reason, John Clipperton presents not just one, but a varied selection of some truly splendid species. Close Look: Shop Review – Looking for a localRead More

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Issue 95 AUGUST 2022

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 21 – When it comes to selecting a showpiece fish for the larger reef aquarium, they don’t come much more imposing and iconic than the Xanthichthys genus of Triggerfishes Close Look: Chester Zoo Aquarium – John Clipperton pays a visit to the Aquarium at Chester Zoo and gets a renewedRead More

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Issue 94 JUNE 2022

In this issue: Reef Icons – No. 20 – We cast our net wide this issue, and capture a selection of stunning, small reef fishes that are ideal for even beginner level small to medium-sized reef tanks. The Bite of the Blenny – Chris Sergeant nervously wiggles his fingers at a fish that may lookRead More

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Issue 93 APRIL 2022

In this issue: Reef Icons – No. 19 – If there were ever a group of fishes tailor-made for those smaller reef systems, the pygmy gobies of the Trimma genus should surely top the list. Close Look Reviews – We’re on the road again and this time Advanced Aquarium Consultancy (AAC) Ltd is our destination. PLUS RichardRead More

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Issue 92 FEBRUARY 2022

In this issue: Reef Icons – No. 18 – As the star of Netflix’s “Puff: Wonders of the Sea”, the Valentini Puffer stands to become the World’s latest “must-have” superstar pet. Has the “cute factor” been inflated? Close Look: Shop Review – We’ve been on the road again, and this time Accrington in Lancashire wasRead More

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Issue 91 DECEMBER 2021

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 17 – In this instalment, we’ve got a real beauty for you… the Coral Beauty that is. Close Look Review – In this issue, Keith Moyle enlightens us with a special look at the brand new LED light fixture from Reef Factory, the Reef Flare. Mike’s Myth-Busting Guide – ForRead More

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Issue 90 OCTOBER 2021

In this issue: Reef Icons – No. 16 – This issue we dedicate our regular feature to not just a single species, but an entire genus of iconic reef fishes. Sit back and feel toasty with the Firefishes of the Nemateleotris genus. Close Look Reviews – We’ve got a double-header of reviews this issue, rom the cutting-edge Xepta autoBalanceRead More

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Issue 89 AUGUST 2021

In this issue: Reef Icons – No. 15 – It’s not a fish for the faint-hearted nor passable as completely“reef-safe”, but we still can’t help hankering after the Harlequin Tuskfish. Close Look Review – In this issue, we break with tradition to visit an exciting new reef shop in the North West UK. Mike’s HomeRead More

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Issue 88 JUNE 2021

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 14 – If there were ever a fish that could make us sing the blues it would be Acanthurus leucosternon, a.k.a. the Powder Blue Tang. Close Look Reviews – Our products in the spotlight this issue are the TMC Reef Habitat 50 complete reef system, and D-D Bladerunner magnetic algaeRead More

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Issue 87 APRIL 2021

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 13 – In this issue’s instalment, get to know the stunning, but frequently finicky, Copperband Butterfly, in detail.  Close Look Review – Under the spotlight this issue we put a rather clever return pump from TMC, the REEF-Pump Connect 5000, through it’s paces. 2 Years Young – Mike Paletta relaysRead More

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Issue 86 FEBRUARY 2021

Includes: Reef Icons – No. 12 – In this issue we’ve got a real subtle beauty as Editor John Clipperton get’s up close and personal with the iconic Randall’s Shrimp Goby. Close Look Reviews – See how we react to a hands-on install of TMC’s REEF-Filter 1000 multi purpose filter and Sicce’s XStream SDC Wi-FiRead More

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