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Freshwater Articles
Ocean Nutrition Brings Sep-Art Brine Shrimp to the U.S.
Available in Europe for years, this innovative, tried-and-true product for hatching and gathering shell-free baby Brine Shrimp (Artemia nauplii) is finally available to customers in the U.S.!
In The Trade: Golden Zebra Loach, Sinibotia robusta
Joe Hiduke, Sales Manager for Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale, recently highlighted a brilliant Asian import. “Gold zebra loaches came in from Hong Kong. They’re very pretty and generally hardy, they look great. Available in very limited numbers…”
Artificial Incubation of Betta macrostoma Eggs
Betta macrostoma often frustrates breeders by failing to incubate eggs successfully. Sumer Tiwari tries to artificially incubate Betta macrostoma eggs using an egg tumbler. Discover his initial success with this experimental process…
In The Trade: Gymnotus Tiger Knifefish From Peru
Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale’s Joe Hiduke heralds the recent arrival of tiger knifefishes from Peru after a long absence from the aquarium trade.
Heros Act Provisions Threaten Pet Ownership
Interstate pet trade at risk: “Making tropical pets or saltwater fish illegal to transport into the Midwest makes no logical sense,” says PIJAC, outlining one possible outcome of proposed expansion of FWS oversight and scope.
AMAZONAS Magazine “KEEPING CHARACINS” Inside Look!
A preview of highlights in AMAZONAS Magazine’s November/December 2020 Issue. Paid AMAZONAS Subscribers can log in with their email address and read the Digital Edition starting October 13th, 2020.
A Cinematic Celebration of Aquarium Maintenance
Dim the lights, plug in your headphones or turn up the speakers, and experience Green Aqua maintenance expert József Nagy (Joseph) tending to a breathtaking 60 gallon (240L) freshwater planted aquarium in an office setting. What tips and tricks will you pick up as you observe his maintenance process?
Species Snapshot: Laetacara araguaiae, the Araguaia dwarf acara
Paul V. Loiselle shines our species spotlight on a fish of many names. Whether you know it as Laetacara sp. ‘Buckelkopf’, the Araguaia Dwarf Acara, or even the Purple Smiler, Laetacara araguaiae is a commendable, small South American cichlid species for the home aquarium.
In the Trade: Rainbow Severums
Rainbow severums came in from Peru. These are good sized with fantastic color, lots of red/orange in the fins, and blue streaks in the face. They’re a very nice fish that just gets nicer as they settle in.