Dive into the clear waters of the Tapajós River and witness dozens of popular aquarium fish species in their natural habitat in the Amazon Basin. This 9-minute video explores Lago Verde, near the picturesque beach town of Alter do Chao in the middle Amazon Basin.
Freshwater Articles
New Fish Species Only YOU Could Love #4: Hypostomus, Cobitis, Eigenmannia
Recently-described species of tropical freshwater fishes that only the most worthy fish geek could appreciate. Yes, that means you. In this installment: Hypostomus formosae, Cobitis nalbanti, and Eigenmannia correntes
Aquarium Musings: Bringing Out “The Best” in Aquarium Fish
Can the more natural behaviors of wild fish be preserved once they’re brought into a captive setting?
New Tetra Species: Hyphessobrycon petricolus
Authors Willian M. Ohara, Flavico C. T. Lima, and Bruno S. Barros describe a new species of South American tetra in the January 17th, 2017 volume of Zootaxa.
Feral Guppies: Amazonas Reader Spottings Invited
Where are all the feral Guppies? Calling AMAZONAS Readers: Send us your reports…
Three New Melanorivulus Killifish From Brazil
Melanorivulus regularis, M. flavipinnis, and M. ignescens are added to Brazil’s ever-growing list of Killifish species.
Fluval Introduces New FLEX Freshwater Aquarium Kits
Fluval Aquatics has introduced the new FLEX all-in-one glass aquarium kits, available in 9 and 15 gallon sizes with features tailored to freshwater fish and planted aquariums.
New Fish Species Only YOU Could Love #3: Curimatopsis, Trichomycterus, Corydoras
Recently-described species of tropical freshwater fishes that only the most worthy fish geek could appreciate. Yes, that means you. In this installment: Curimatopsis maculosa, Trichomycterus giarettai, and Corydoras costai
Zoo-Home Pleco Caves & Condos
Unusual designs with removable ends and caps set these pleco caves apart from designs you’ve seen before.
Biotope Video: Blackwater Shallows in the Middle Rio Negro
Explore the diverse underwater life of this tropical freshwater habitat in Brazil’s Rio Negro, home to dozens of popular aquarium species.