Perennially the highest-ranking article of the publishing year in AMAZONAS, the March/April 2016 Issue will feature an awe-inspiring portfolio of the world’s winning freshwater aquarium aquascapes.
Freshwater Articles
Leticia Continued: the Aquarium Fishery on Colombia’s Amazon
With only a limited time in Leticia, we would not be able to venture too far upstream to some of the better collecting spots, but it was clear this forested stream was teeming with fish.
The Arowana Enigma: ancient fish, modern survival traits
“The arowana genome is not just a genetic resource for us. It’s also a resource for anybody studying comparative biology of fish.”
Entering Amazonas: Exploring aquarium fisheries in Leticia, Colombia
Venture into Amazonas and explore Leticia, Colombia’s gateway to the Amazon and a hotspot for aquarium fish collection and trade
Where to get it: True Pterophyllum altum Angelfish?
A reader’s quest for the holy grail of angelfishes has AMAZONAS Sr. Editor Matt Pedersen reminiscing about his own search for the Altum Angelfish, Pterophyllum altum.
Altum Origins: the Supply Chain of Wild Altum Angels
One of the most sought after but difficult to keep wild freshwater fish, the Altum Angel (Pterophyllum altum) remains a hobby classic. Follow their journey from waters of the Orinoco to your aquarium, and get some tips on successfully acclimating them to aquarium life.
Friday Photospread: Lured Back to Guppies
What are you missing if you don’t have guppies in your fishroom? Sumer Tiwari’s pro-guppy arguments are strong enough to convince you to start a guppy tank!
AMAZONAS New Issue “BETTAS Part II” Inside Look
The January/February Issue of AMAZONAS Magazine is printed and now delivering to print magazine subscribers, local aquarium shops. Here is a sample of articles and opening pages for readers wondering what the issue will deliver. On sale date: December 8th, 2015 at the best tropical fish retail stores everywhere.
Following the Fish: First Stop, Colombia
Mike Tuccinardi details his first encounter with aquarium fish on his journey through the Amazon Basin outside Bogota Colombia
AMAZONAS Magazine Table of Contents January/February 2016
WINNING BETTAS: AMAZONAS Magazine Volume 5, Number 1