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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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