The NARBC (North American Reptile Breeders Conference) is host to regional “conference + trade show” events that offer a dizzying array of reptile and amphibian vendors, supported by all manner of related equipment manufacturers and ancillary offerings. Now, NARBC has announced an expansion into a full-line Pet Expo to be held in Dallas, Texas, twice in 2025. The events are scheduled for March 29-30, and September 6-7, 2025.
Burlington is considering a ban on all “exotic animals.” This ban includes fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and any animal that is not specifically exempted from the definition of “exotic animal”.
A recent video released by the Victorian Fisheries Authority in southern Australia showcases the 10 in Ten effort to “Recover Victoria’s Most Threatened Aquatic Species”. It highlights the new hatchery constructed to support the effort: Snobs Creek Conservation Hatchery.
Cue the outrage and strike up the backlash, because here comes another GloFish®! The new Starfire Red® Angelfish was released this summer and is officially available at local fish and pet stores as well as Petco, Pet Supplies Plus, and Meijer. This is the seventh species offered in a suite of fluorescent fish options that includes two species of tetras, Tiger Barbs, Rainbow Sharks, Bettas, a Corydoras catfish, and now Angelfish.
The Endangered Species Act[1] (ESA) is likely the second most misunderstood piece of legislation impacting the aquarium hobby and trade. The goal of this article is to summarize the framework of the ESA in a way that clears up some common misconceptions, such as whether the law applies to both wild-sourced and captive-bred animals, and what and when certain lists have legal authority.
The NanoMat is a drop-in replacement for the filter socks in MAX NANO G2 systems, REEFER systems, and all standard 4” filter socks, providing you with enhanced mechanical filtration that keeps your tank water crystal clear.
A video preview of highlights in AMAZONAS Magazine’s September/October 2024 Issue. Paid AMAZONAS Subscribers can log in with their email address and read the Digital Edition starting August 20th, 2024.
FISHES AND FLORA From The Sunshine State – Volume 13, Number 5
Dr. Stephan M. Tanner, publishing partner at Aquatic Media Press for AMAZONAS and CORAL Magazines, joined in for a recent installment of Finatics Friday Coffee. The candid interview covers a wide range of topics, delving into Tanner’s background and experiences in the aquarium hobby and trade.
From one genus to seven genera, Corydoras has undergone a snout-to-tail reorganization that most enthusiasts and experts agree was a long time coming.
