The October 2026 edition of The Weekend Aquarist takes you into flowing waters, introduces some easily overlooked fishes, and brings fresh perspectives to your planted aquarium.

• Hillstream Fishes of the Western Ghats: Explore the remarkable fishes that make their homes among rocks and currents in the Western Ghats.

• The Ecology of Flowing Waters: Understand the habitats that shape these fishes’ lives—and what aquarists can learn from them.

• Cobitidae: Hidden Scavengers: Meet the loaches living close to the substrate, often out of sight but well worth a closer look.

• Bumblebees in the Ghats: Discover the small catfishes behind this intriguing name and another fascinating side of our native fish diversity.

• Plant Spotlight: Blyxa novoguineensis: Get acquainted with this edition’s featured aquatic plant and find inspiration for your next planted setup.

• Algae and Tank Maturity — by Dennis Wong: Explore the relationship between algae and a developing aquarium, with insights to help you understand your tank’s progress.