Just a month until Ultra-Aqua 2024 in Tallmadge, Ohio, hosted by the Greater Akron Aquarium Society! The Greater Akron Aquarium Society (GAAS) is excited to host the 2024 Ultra-Aqua event. Ultra-Aqua will be held on June 8th and 9th, 2024, at the Tallmadge Community Center in Tallmadge, Ohio, located at 80 Community Dr., Tallmadge, OH, 44278. Ultra-Aqua 2024 features: a 55-Class All Species Troipcal Fish Show with all-cash prizes Saturday evening party with guest speaker Saturday afternoon swap meet Sunday auction Sunday awards presentation Learn more at https://akronfishclub.com/ The post G ..read more

Click cover to order this back issue for your AMAZONAS collection. 5     Letter from the Editor by Courtney Tobler 6     Aquatic Notebook        • One or two Zebra Otocinclus? by Stephan M. Tanner, Ph.D.        • New freshwater fish species of 2023 by Michael Edmondstone, SHOAL FEATURE ARTICLES 12     The Neon Tetra Group: Discovery, original description, and phylogenetic relationships by Stanley H. Weitzman 24     The Cardinal Tetra of the Río Negro: A sustainable fishery for conservation by Jackie Anderson, Scott ..read more

Click cover to order this back issue for your AMAZONAS collection. 5     Letter From The Editor by Courtney Tobler 6     Aquatic Notebook        • The Rosy Loach described as Physoschistura mango by Courtney Tobler       • The Colossal Cory by Steve Grant FEATURE ARTICLES 10   Aphaniidae—Keeping Eurasian-African killifishes by André Kahnt 22   Waterlilies indoors and out by Rudolf Suttner 32   Blonde Guppies under the southern sun by Sebastian Wolf 36   Medaka: Wanderers Betw ..read more

We’re excited to bring you our pre-issue sneak peek in the new video format! That’s right, you can now get Inside Look, your exclusive sneak peek at the brand new issue of the aquarium magazine AMAZONAS, in video format! Host Alex Rose walks you through the latest issue, EXPEDITION FISH, the January/February 2024 edition. Some quick reminders before the video: On sale at the best independent aquarium shops starting November 28th, 2023. Readers of the Digital Edition can access this issue starting December 12th, 2023. Not a subscriber yet? SUBSCRIBE & SAVE! 1-year print subscriptions inclu ..read more

We’re excited to bring you our pre-issue sneak peek in the new video format! That’s right, you can now get Inside Look, your exclusive sneak peek at the brand new issue of the aquarium magazine AMAZONAS, in video format! Host Alex Rose walks you through the latest issue, AMATITLANIA CICHLIDS, the November/December 2023 edition. Some quick reminders before the video: On sale at the best independent aquarium shops starting September 26th, 2023. Readers of the Digital Edition can access this issue starting October 10th, 2023. Not a subscriber yet? SUBSCRIBE & SAVE! 1-year print subscriptions ..read more

On January 24th, 2024, the US Fish And Wildlife Service published this press release announcing the findings of a 10 species review. via US FWS FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed its 90-day findings on petitions to list 10 species under the Endangered Species Act. Based on the Service’s review, the petitions to list the Betta hendra, Betta rutilans, Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander, pygmy rabbit, Railroad Valley toad, Southern Plains bumble bee, southwest spring firefly, white-margined penstemon, and yellow-spotted woodland salamander con ..read more

Click cover to order this back issue for your AMAZONAS collection. 5     Letter From The Editor by Courtney Tobler 6     Aquatic Notebook      • Prosocial, but not altruistic archerfish by Courtney Tobler      • Family travel guide for the aquarist by Michi Tobler FEATURE ARTICLES12     Plunging into Black Neon Tetra Habitat in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil by Tai Strietman 24     Traveling in Peru: Along the Río Perené by Anja Katzschmann and Norman Behr 36     Return to Paradise: Costa Rica by Ernst Sosna 50   ..read more

Click cover to order this back issue for your AMAZONAS collection. 5     Letter From The Editor by Courtney Tobler 6     Viewpoint            The meaning of variation within species by Michi Tobler 14     Aquatic Notebook            New generic names for familiar Sri Lankan barbs by Courtney Tobler FEATURE ARTICLES16     Up-to-date in matters Amatitlania: The convict cichlids by Uwe Werner 26     Up-to-date in matters Amatitlania: The former Cryptoheros by Uwe Werner 38     R ..read more

Two new Blitz canister filters from Ultum Nature Systems. via Ultum Nature Systems Made out of premium-grade stainless steel, Blitz canister filters set new standards in aquarium water purification. Available in two compact sizes: 6oz & 32oz. Blitz is a sleek nano canister filter solution with high visual appeal and flow efficiency. Its stainless steel body and pipes are durable and built to last. Circulation is generated by a quiet yet powerful pump. This nano filter was designed to be easily disassembled for quick maintenance. Reliable Filtration The Blitz filtration system offers consis ..read more

Check out Midnight River, the newest offering in CaribSea’s Super Natural Aquascapes line of aquarium substrates and gravels. via CaribSea The Next Level in Freshwater Aquascaping: MIDNIGHT RIVER Midnight River is the latest freshwater aquarium substrate in the Super Natural Aquascapes™ product line from CaribSea. This dramatic, all-natural black river substrate is ideal for any freshwater aquarium. Midnight River features: All-natural; no paints, dyes, or coatings Smooth, fish-friendly grains Will not affect pH or hardness Helps to reduce nitrates Typical size: 3-5mm Midnight River is avail ..read more