In the span of a decade, the genus Labeotropheus, mbuna cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi, has jumped from 2 species to now 11 described species!
Labeotropheus Genus Gains Six New Species
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In The Trade: Hybrid Synodontis angelicus X eupterus
It’s not a brand new entry to the aquarium trade, but today’s photograph of a hybrid Synodontis, the blending of Synodontis (eupterus X angelicus), was extremely eye-catching! Joe Hiduke of Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale shared the photo, and I felt compelled to put it out there for all of you to enjoy!
All Hands On Deck In Florida’s FWC vs. Pet Trade Fight
Florida’s pet trade and pet owners are facing a full-on assault on their ability to keep, culture, and sell the vast majority of organisms that currently make up the pet trade. In short, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proposing two variations on a strict white list approach to pet trade regulation in the name of preventing future invasive species problems. These proposals may restrict the total amount of species across all subsets of the pet hobby to as few as perhaps only 200 total species across the entirety of the pet trade.
Seachem Launches “JOLT” Caffeine Dosing System For Aquarists
It’s an entirely new caffeine dosing system for the aquarist. The new Seachem “JOLT” comes in a set of two, ensuring you always have a clean caffeine delivery vessel, or allowing you to share one with a friend!
Piscīnārĭus Enamel Fish Pins Are Back!
I created these pins in an effort to raise some funds for an organization that’s working towards making the world a better place for us and for the generations to come. All the profits generated by the sale of this hard enamel pin set will be donated to the organization @ictioxingu
VIDEO – Wild-type Variatus Platies, In Situ, But Where?
Footage uploaded to YouTube by Xiphophorus.net in 2010 highlights a population of beautiful, polymorphic Variatus Platies. But is there more to the story?
VIDEO: In-Situ Rio Xingu Gold Nugget Pleco Footage
“The water here is hot,” says Sousa. “It is 32 degrees (90F), sometimes even 33 degrees (92F), but with a lot of movement which is what guarantees oxygenation. This is one of the species that I find the most difficult to keep in an aquarium, precisely because it needs very warm and very oxygenated water.”
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.
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!
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.
