Betta macrostoma is an iconic mouthbrooding betta species that presents husbandry and breeding challenges. Sumer Tiwari shares exciting footage of the breeding behavior of Betta macrostoma, and shares his tips and tricks for success with the species.
The best new fish we received are the redtail Brycon characins. This is the fish you need if you’ve ever looked at a Buenos Aires tetra and thought ‘I wish that was bigger and toothier’.
Pei-Sheng Chiu, an assistant researcher at the Mariculture Research Center, Fisheries Research Institute, Taiwan, documents the captive spawning & rearing of this species known for very “flexible” salinity requirements.
A recent study of southeast Asian Nemacheilus ascertained a new species, N. zonatus, and also indicated that N. pallidus was actually a junior-synonym to N. masyae.
A preview of highlights in AMAZONAS Magazine’s July/August 2020 Issue. Paid AMAZONAS Subscribers can log in with their email address and read the Digital Edition starting June 9th, 2020.
Limia mandibularis, the jawed limia, was newly described from a hotspot for poeciliid radiation.
Boisterous Barbs, AMAZONAS Magazine Volume 9, Number 4
Debuting at the 2020 Global Pet Expo, Zoo Med has launched its Dragon Bonsai Tree product, effectively bringing the bonsai tree aquascaping concept to wide distribution through commercial channels.
AMAZONAS author and importer Mike Tuccinardi looks at the popular Amazon Puffer and where it is found in the wild.
The updated rules will fundamentally change aquarium fish exports from Brazil going forward and are anticipated to greatly expand the diversity of species legally available to aquarium hobbyists around the globe.
