The Minnesota Aquarium Society is holding a public online meeting on December 3, 2020, featuring a presentation from AMAZONAS Editor-At-Large Dr. Michael “Michi” Tobler (also, the husband of AMAZONAS Executive Editor Courtney Tobler)
Freshwater Articles
Peanut Beetle Larvae—the easiest and most nutritious live food?
Sumer Tiwari shares his experiences raising peanut beetle (Ulomoides dermestoides) larvae as a live food for fish. These larvae have an impressive and rich nutritional profile; the richest nutritional profile seen compared to any other live food available in the hobby. A special excerpt from the January/February 2021 issue of AMAZONAS Magazine.
AMAZONAS Magazine Table of Contents January/February 2021
ALLURING LORICARIIDS Volume 10, Number 1
VIDEO: Crossoloricaria variegata and friends
Oliver Lucanus shares a quick video look at three loricariids from Colombia, a supplement to his article in the January/February 2021 issue of AMAZONAS.
UK & EU Slam US Aquarium Fish Exports in Trade War Escalation
Ongoing trade wars between the US and EU + UK now set to have damaging impact on US ornamental fish producers. Credit: Shutterstock US exports of live ornamental freshwater and saltwater fish destined for the EU and UK are now collateral damage in the ongoing trade...
PIJAC Asks For Aquatic Defense Fund Support
“The time has come for the entire aquarium industry to come together to help save the Hawaiian aquarium fishery,” says PIJAC.
In The Trade: Jelly Cats
Beautifully mottled jelly catfish, likely Cephalosilurus apurensis, have landed in the U.S. in a recent import from Colombia. These predatory catfish can reach lengths of up to 12 inches, and are best kept as solitary pets.
AMAZONAS Magazine Price Change Starting 2021
Starting January 4th, 2021, subscription rates and will increase, but the size of the digital AMAZONAS back-issue archive will also increase! Beginning with Vol 10.1 the newsstand cover price for AMAZONAS will increase to US $9.99 and CAN $12.99. Subscribe or renew today to take advantage of current rates before the increase!
Tannin: Culture, it’s more than a lifestyle
Tannin’s Culture additive contains a uniquely cultured Purple Non-Sulphur Bacteria (PNSB) species, Rhodopseudomonas palustris, a perfect complement to your botanical-style aquarium, performing a variety of roles to enhance the “microbiome” of your black water environment.
Aquadeco Aquascaping Kits: Smart as a Box of Rocks
Aquadeco’s offerings consist of pre-packaged selections tailored for two common aquarium sizes. No mess, no wasted time; these Aquascaping Kits are ready for the customer to bring up to the counter, scan a UPC, and walk out the door.