by Matt Pedersen AZ | Jun 22, 2020 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater, Marine
This latest captive-breeding accomplishment highlights an interesting and occasionally-seen fish that is usually imported and distributed as part of the freshwater aquarium trade. The Top Hat Blenny, Omobranchus fasciolatoceps, is one of a few species of blenniid...
by Matt Pedersen AZ | Mar 19, 2020 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
While many aquarium retailers around the U.S. continue to operate under “business as usual,” inevitable change is coming. Some aquarium stores are already enacting changes in an effort to limit the impact of the Coronavirus among their customers and staff...
by Matt Pedersen AZ | Aug 22, 2019 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater, Marine, New Products, News & Notes
New green “Styros” are both biodegradable and recyclable via A&M Aquatics Lansing, Michigan–based aquarium livestock wholesaler A&M Aquatics has announced a cutting-edge change in the way they ship aquarium fish. “Our continuing commitment to...
by Matt Pedersen AZ | Aug 5, 2019 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, CORAL - Matt Pedersen, CORAL Excerpt, Freshwater, Marine
an excerpt from CORAL Magazine, May/June 2012, by Matt Pedersen Can marine aquarists provide a safety net for endangered species and aquatic diversity? The first time I publicly expressed my concerns for the future of coral reefs, I got a bit choked up and teary-eyed....
by Matt Pedersen AZ | Dec 20, 2018 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater, Marine
The Maryland-based YouTube phenom Mok-Yi Chow, who calls himself the Inappropriate Reefer, has a thriving channel which has achieved some 3.8 million views at this time. One of his latest uploads takes the viewer on a whirlwind tour of Hong Kong’s astonishing...
by Matt Pedersen AZ | May 3, 2018 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, CORAL - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
*If you are experiencing symptoms an allergic reaction, contact the appropriate medical personnel* AMAZONAS Magazine is conducting a simple survey of our readers to get an idea of how many tropical-fish keepers have had allergic reactions to bloodworm exposure. Click...