AMAZONAS author and importer Mike Tuccinardi looks at the popular Amazon Puffer and where it is found in the wild.
Spotlight: the Amazon Puffer (C. asellus) in the wild and in the aquarium
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Freshwater Articles
Brazil’s Fish Exports Are Opening Up!
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.
The Freshwater Aquariums and Planted Tanks of Global Pet Expo 2020
A pictorial rundown of the freshwater display aquariums created for the Orlando, Florida Expo at the of February 2020.
Uncommon Imports: Rare Anostomids from the Rio Ventuari
AMAZONAS Editor Mike Tuccinardi takes a look at 3 unusual species of Anostomids from a recent Colombia import: Pseudanos varii, Pseudanos winterbottomi, and Leporinus brunneus.
Tiger Limia of Lake Miragoane Formally Described
Limia sp. “tiger” or the tiger limia has been formally described as Limia islai.
AMAZONAS Magazine “AFRICAN ADVENTURES: East and West” Inside Look!
A preview of highlights in AMAZONAS Magazine’s May/June 2020 Issue. Paid AMAZONAS Subscribers can log in with their email address and read the Digital Edition starting April 14th, 2020.
From the UK: Consider The Fate of Your Local Fish Shop
“It’s a disease that is ravaging our vulnerable, and if we aren’t careful it’ll ravage our beloved stores too. Let’s do what we can to keep them going while we stay safe, okay?” – Practical Fishkeeping Editor Nathan Hill
Aquarists: Do Not Try Your Chloroquine Phosphate to Prevent COVID-19
Some fish medications contain chloroquine phosphate or other forms of chloroquine, but the active ingredients are in a different form from those intended for human use and can be poisonous if ingested by people. These products may also have additional ingredients that support the intended use, but that can be harmful to humans.
AMAZONAS Magazine Table of Contents May/June 2020
African Adventures: East and West, AMAZONAS Magazine Volume 9, Number 3
Aqueon’s New Edgelit Cube Aquarium
The Edgelit has built-in LEDs on the bottom frame that illuminate the edges of the aquarium – giving you a unique way to display your fish.
