After 31 years in the aquarium hobby, this popular cichlid has finally received a formal scientific name.
Geophagus sp. Red Head Tapajos has a New Name
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Freshwater Articles
In The Trade: GloFish Corydoras Steal the Spotlight
GloFish® cory cats have arrived. Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale’s Joe Hiduke shares that these are “a development that has been a long time coming; we were finally able to display these fish for the first time at SuperZoo. These have actually been in development for longer than the GloFish bettas, which have been on the market for over two years now.”
VIDEOS: Linguado, a Freshwater Sole, In Situ and In Tanks!
If you’re looking for something truly unique, or potentially a new breeding challenge, perhaps jump on the opportunity to acquire some freshwater flatfishes should you get the chance!
Weird Waters® now streaming on Peacock
Now Streaming on Peacock – Follow BZ and I.M. Tiger, two tropical fish who accidentally land in the deep end of a magical pond. They soon meet Jam, a new friend who sweeps them away on a series of unbelievable adventures full of hidden realms, crazy monsters, and ancient mysteries. Along the way, these friends will learn that growing up is the wildest ride of all!
VIDEO: Six “First” Goodeids For Your Aquarium Hobby
With recent coverage of goodeids and aquarium conservation, it seemed incredibly timely to share this new video from Mike Howe and The Fish Tank Barn.
VIDEO: AMAZONAS Interview with Johnathon Butkus
Meet Johnathon Butkus, UW Steven’s Point graduate, Oase territory account coordinator for the midwest region, and native fish enthusiast. Alex Rose & Butkus chat about a variety of topics including native fishes of the midwest and southeastern U.S., rules and regulations for keeping them in captivity, biotope tanks, collecting in Peru, and other fun stuff. Check it out!
See you at the 2022 All-Aquarium Catfish Convention?
Catfishionados unite! Join us for a fintastic weekend featuring expert speakers, fish and other aquatic goodies to buy and sell, social events, vendors, demos, our famous all-day auction and much more.
People and Places of the Triple Crown Convention
The recent Triple Crown Convention was a melting pot of specialist aquarist groups. It made for a truly fantastic event complete with a huge turnout, loads of aquarium hobby celebrity speakers, massive fish auctions, and the incomparable hospitality of Rusty Wessel. It was an event to remember, and hopefully to be repeated! Here’s a quick look at the show floor and some memorable moments.
AMAZONAS Magazine Table of Contents September/October 2022
CONSERVATION & AQUARIUMS Volume 11, Number 5
In the Trade: New Glofish Pristella Tetras
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®.
