The Chicago-area aquarium show will host a unique live aquascaping competition, now in its second year. Judge Karen Randall discusses contest details.
Aquascaping Live! Contest Returns to Aquatic Experience 2015
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AMAZONAS – Mike Tuccinardi Articles
10 years after Katrina, rare cichlids return to New Orleans
Sometimes the best way to make sure a species remains in the hobby is a simple act of generosity.
Biotope Video: Sinharaja National Park, Sri Lanka
Mike Tuccinardi shares underwater footage of the pristine aquatic habitat and colorful endemic species of Sri Lanka’s famed Sinharaja Forest Reserve
India’s Sundarbans: One Incredible Estuary (Part II)
In my first post on India’s Sunderbans National Park, I gave a brief overview of this unique ecosystem. In this piece, I’ll be looking specifically at the aquatic and semi-aquatic life which can be found in and around the Sunderbans’ silty, brackish waters.
A Tonlé Sap Lake Aquarium
Following up on an overview of Cambodia’s Tonlé Sap lake, Mike Tuccinardi looks at replicating the lake’s unique habitats in a biotope aquarium
Segrest Farms Unveils Massive Dedicated Soft Water System
A Florida based aquarium fish wholesaler reveals their new 2,800 gallon holding system for freshwater fish originating in blackwater habitats
Cambodia’s Amazon: the Tonle Sap
The Tonlé Sap Lake, considered to be “the beating heart of Cambodia”, is a remarkably unique body of water which happens to be home to dozens, if not hundreds, of popular aquarium fish species. I recently had the chance to visit this ecosystem for the first time and came away with a newfound respect for the lake and its inhabitants.
India’s Sundarbans: One Incredible Estuary (Part I)
A look at the unique aquatic habitat of India’s Sundarbans National Park, home to the world’s largest mangrove forest and hundreds of species of terrestrial and aquatic life
The Reticulated Flying Fox: an underappreciated algae eater from Thailand
The algae-eating Reticulated Flying Fox, Crossocheilus reticulatus, deserves a bit more of the spotlight considering the beautiful adult specimens shown at a Thai fish farm.
Coming soon: Incredible new freshwater species from Vietnam
Vietnam is well known for producing impressive tank raised freshwater fish, but one dedicated exporter with an extensive knowledge of native fish is looking to change that by introducing some absolutely stunning wild collected freshwater species into the trade. Get a sneak preview of some fish and inverts about to make their way into the hobby.
