A preview of highlights in AMAZONAS Magazine’s November/December 2022 Issue. Paid AMAZONAS Subscribers can log in with their email address and read the Digital Edition starting October 11th, 2022.
Freshwater Articles
VIDEO: AMAZONAS Interview: Rosario LaCorte, Charley Grimes & Joe Ferdenzi
Rosario LaCorte and Charley Grimes have both been keeping fish for longer than most of us could even hope to live, and they’ve got the stories to prove it! Joe served an amazing 19 years as President of the Greater City Aquarium Society, and is still extremely active in the hobby. Sit in for our chat with these trailblazers, and while you’re at it, check out Rosario’s wonderful book, “An Aquarist’s Journey”.
Hikari’s new FujiMac High-Volume Air Pump Line
Hikari Sales USA has unveiled a new line of FujiMac high-volume air pumps destined to compete with large-scale air pumps brands like Alita and Jehmco that are typically used in home fishroom and aquarium retail applications.
AMAZONAS Magazine Table of Contents November/December 2022
A SLICE OF PARADISE Volume 11, Number 6
Geophagus sp. Red Head Tapajos has a New Name
After 31 years in the aquarium hobby, this popular cichlid has finally received a formal scientific name.
In The Trade: GloFish Corydoras Steal the Spotlight
GloFish® cory cats have arrived. Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale’s Joe Hiduke shares that these are “a development that has been a long time coming; we were finally able to display these fish for the first time at SuperZoo. These have actually been in development for longer than the GloFish bettas, which have been on the market for over two years now.”
VIDEOS: Linguado, a Freshwater Sole, In Situ and In Tanks!
If you’re looking for something truly unique, or potentially a new breeding challenge, perhaps jump on the opportunity to acquire some freshwater flatfishes should you get the chance!
Weird Waters® now streaming on Peacock
Now Streaming on Peacock – Follow BZ and I.M. Tiger, two tropical fish who accidentally land in the deep end of a magical pond. They soon meet Jam, a new friend who sweeps them away on a series of unbelievable adventures full of hidden realms, crazy monsters, and ancient mysteries. Along the way, these friends will learn that growing up is the wildest ride of all!
VIDEO: Six “First” Goodeids For Your Aquarium Hobby
With recent coverage of goodeids and aquarium conservation, it seemed incredibly timely to share this new video from Mike Howe and The Fish Tank Barn.
VIDEO: AMAZONAS Interview with Johnathon Butkus
Meet Johnathon Butkus, UW Steven’s Point graduate, Oase territory account coordinator for the midwest region, and native fish enthusiast. Alex Rose & Butkus chat about a variety of topics including native fishes of the midwest and southeastern U.S., rules and regulations for keeping them in captivity, biotope tanks, collecting in Peru, and other fun stuff. Check it out!