Biologists have attributed the widespread invasion of plecos in the state of Florida to escaped stock from fish farms, also fueled by releases of unwanted specimens by irresponsible aquarists.
Mapping a Global Pleco Plague
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Freshwater Articles
AMAZONAS Magazine Table of Contents – March/April 2018
AQUARIUM DISCOVERY, AMAZONAS Magazine Volume 7, Number 2
Why It’s Time for Amazon.com to Protect the Real Amazon
One of the biggest threats faced by these real Amazonians and their rainforest home, particularly in remote areas of the western Amazon, is oil drilling.
An Elegant Lighting Solution for Nano Tanks, Vases, Terrariums & Wabi Kusa
Nano planted tanks, Wabi Kusa bowls and smaller vivarium ecosystems will enliven your home or office with radiant living foliage, the shimmer of clean water and enchanting tiny animals. A pendant LED lamp connected with a durable, attractive cloth-covered wire cord fixture can be the perfect lighting solution for this kind of intimate living display, illuminating the enclosure from within and providing spillover light to harmonize elegantly with the interior space.
AMAZONAS Magazine “AQUARIUM DISCOVERIES” Inside Look
A preview of highlights in AMAZONAS Magazine’s March/April 2018 Issue. Paid AMAZONAS Subscribers can log in with their email address and read the Digital Edition immediately.
INTERVIEW PREVIEW: Orchids, Dart Frogs and Tiny Fishes
A sneak peek at our interview with Dr. Adeljean Ho, investigating how he combined his passions in a beautiful vivarium build for his office.
Uber-Simple One-Dip 6-in-1 Water Test Strip from Aquarium Münster
Even inexperienced aquarists can quickly get to a safe water analysis with the AQUAVITAL MULTITEST 6in1.
Death by Dye: Ending the Sale of Dyed Fish in Northeast Wisconsin
The Green Bay Aquarium Society is calling for an end to the practice of dyeing and tattooing aquarium fish and amphibians, starting in their local market.
Fluorescent Sharks Now Lurking At Your Pet Shop
Spectrum Brands Pet LLC has introduced GloFish® Sharks to their GloFish® Family of transgenic fish, expanding the line to include bottom-feeding fish.
New Eartheater Cichlid from Argentina
Gymnogeophagus taroba is the latest addition to the genus of cichlids generally included within the popular Eartheaters.
