by Matt Pedersen | Sep 7, 2022 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater
The “Red Head Tapajos” finally has a scientific name. Image credit: fivespots/Shutterstock Geophagus sp. ‘Red Head Tapajos’ or ‘Tapajos Redhead’ is a popular South American eartheater cichlid for good reason. It’s modestly...
by Matt Pedersen | Sep 6, 2022 | Freshwater, New Products
GloFish introduces orange and green fluorescent variations of the Corydoras catfish. via Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale, text and images by Joe Hiduke GloFish® cory cats are here! This is a super-exciting development that has been a long time coming; we were finally...
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...
