We have not seen a lot of Corydoras catfish, so when Hernando asked me what I wanted to see on my last full day of collecting in the Llanos, I told him to someplace where I could find Corydoras metae, one of the iconic aquarium fish from the Meta river system.
Freshwater Articles
VIDEO: Frontosa in a Planted Tank?
Recently, my 6-year-old son Ethan happened to look at my laptop and was immediately drawn to a photo of a Mpimbwe Blue Frontosa on the screen. It apparently reminded him of a Pokémon card character, Barboach…
VIDEO Bonus: Neolamprologus pectoralis with Fry
Video of the 238-gallon Neolamprologus pectoralis aquarium of Harald Kahden. Neolamprologus pectoralis was featured in the May/June 2017 issue of AMAZONAS Magazine.
VIDEO: Apistogramma bitaeniata “Mamuri”
When you give a well-kept male Apistogramma a mirror prepare to be wowed.
Building a Home Aquarium Reference Library
There are times when I think that the ideal library is composed solely of reference books. They are like understanding friends – always ready to change the subject when you have had enough of this or that.
Aquatic Notebook: Green Silver Dollars
Unusual, brilliant green juvenile Mylopus are discovered and collected in Peru. What will they grow up to be?
Creating Nature: PART 1 • INSPIRATION
Finding the path to Nature Aquarium success, a new series with AMAZONAS contributor Steve Waldron of Aquarium Zen.
Two New Fish Species for Catfish Lovers
Whether you’re a fan of Loricarids or Callichthyids, March 30th, 2017 was a good day; scientists described two new species that are sure to get your heart racing.
The Exceptional Fish of the 2017 Global Pet Expo
Enjoy this pictorial showcase of saltwater and freshwater fishes on display at the 2017 Global Pet Expo.
Photo Tour: Sri Lanka’s Ornamental Fish Breeding and Training Center
Explore Sri Lanka’s aquarium fish breeding and training center, a fully functioning fish and aquatic plant farm which works on improving production methods and educating members of the trade on best practices.