{"id":935,"date":"2020-01-28T16:27:19","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T16:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petz.co.uk\/?page_id=935"},"modified":"2026-03-20T21:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:11:45","slug":"fish","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.petz.uk\/fish\/","title":{"rendered":"Fish \u2014 The Complete UK Fishkeeping Guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\ud83d\udc20 Fish \u2014 The Complete UK Fishkeeping Guide 2026<\/h1>\n

With 12 million pet fish across the UK, fishkeeping is one of our most popular hobbies. Modern LED lighting, all-in-one nano tanks, and improved filtration have made the hobby more accessible than ever \u2014 but the fundamentals of cycling, water chemistry, and species compatibility remain essential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

12m<\/div>
UK pet fish<\/div><\/div>
+18%<\/div>
Growth since 2020<\/div><\/div>
4-6wk<\/div>
Cycling time<\/div><\/div>
\u00a3120+<\/div>
Starter tank kit<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our fish content is independently researched and reviewed by the Petz.uk editorial team, with veterinary oversight from Dr. Rachel Nguyen CertAVP(ZM) MRCVS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc20 All Fish Guides (4)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Browse our full collection of expert guides, care sheets, and buying advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"What Temperature Should A Fish Tank Be?<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"How To Determine The Sex Of Your Goldfish<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"7 Best Aquarium Fish For Beginners<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"How To Clean A Fish Tank<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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