by Matt Pedersen | Sep 1, 2022 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater
Biotope aquarium enthusiasts will particularly enjoy this in-situ look at a freshwater sole! AMAZONAS contributor Dr. Leandro Sousa recently shared video of an exciting encounter in South America. The freshwater sole/flounder, Hypoclinemus mentalis, was encountered...
by Matt Pedersen | Aug 23, 2022 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater
Ilyodon furcidens, the Trout Goodeid, is one of six attractive species that Mike Howe suggests are the best for first-time keepers of these uncommercialized aquarium fish that are typically only available through hobbyist exchange. Given our recent coverage of the...
by Matt Pedersen | Aug 15, 2022 | Freshwater
Rusty Wessel has what can only be described as a world-class, and nothing short of enviable, fish house, and he was kind enough to invite hordes of us into his watery home two nights in a row to take in the fishy sights. The inspirational nature of Rusty’s fish...
by Matt Pedersen | Aug 12, 2022 | Freshwater
The X-Ray or Pristella Tetra, Pristella maxillaris, is a peaceful shoaling fish that is commonly aquacultured. Now, it is the latest species to be genetically engineered and marketed as a GloFish®. via Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale “Hey folks,” writes...
by Matt Pedersen | Aug 5, 2022 | AMAZONAS Excerpt, Freshwater
AMAZONAS Magazine, Volume 11, Number 5, CONSERVATION & AQUARIUMS. On the cover: Top to bottom: Misgurnus fossilis, F. Schäfer; Paretroplus nourissati, W. Staeck; Scleromystax sp. ‘C113’, R. Lechner; Parosphromenus sp., F. Schäfer The September/October 2022 issue...