AMAZONAS—Freshwater Aquariums and Tropical Discovery

Freshwater Articles

Starfire Red® Gourami, the Newest GloFish®

Starfire Red® Gourami, the Newest GloFish®

by | Mar 26, 2026 | , ,

On late Friday, March 20th, 2026, Florida-based Nautilus Wholesale shared breaking news. “We are now officially announcing the latest addition to the GloFish® line, Starfire Red® Gouramis! This might be the hottest fish in the line yet. Yes, they really look like this. We took this photo in our sales office without the use of any lens filters or enhancement. These are just that awesome! These will launch on May 3rd, so just around the corner.”

read more
From the Hobby to The Hill: USAQUA is a New Voice For Aquarists

From the Hobby to The Hill: USAQUA is a New Voice For Aquarists

by | Mar 12, 2026 | , ,

Longtime aquarium hobbyist and attorney Art Parola has launched the United States Aquarium Association (USAQUA), an advocacy organization that will tackle legislative and regulatory challenges for the aquarium trade and hobby. USAQUA is a sister organization to the United States Association of Reptile Keepers, more commonly known as USARK. USAQUA will also work closely with the Pet Advocacy Network (PAN).

read more
Aquarium Hobbyists Invited to the 12th International Conference of Poeciliid and Goodeid Biologists

Aquarium Hobbyists Invited to the 12th International Conference of Poeciliid and Goodeid Biologists

by | Feb 20, 2026 | ,

A central theme of the forum will be open, candid discussion about both the opportunities and challenges of conservation collaborations, especially in light of the recent IUCN resolution “Scaling collaborative action for threatened freshwater fishes through ex situ conservation.” This resolution explicitly calls for more systematic approaches to ex-situ conservation and for stronger integration of aquarium hobbyists into conservation science and action.

read more
ALERT – USAQUA Files Intent to Sue After US Fish & Wildlife Service Fails to Consider Allowing Imports of Captive-Bred Asian Arowana from CITES Registered Facilities

ALERT – USAQUA Files Intent to Sue After US Fish & Wildlife Service Fails to Consider Allowing Imports of Captive-Bred Asian Arowana from CITES Registered Facilities

by | Feb 20, 2026 | ,

In November of 2025, USAQUA petitioned the Federal Government to allow import and interstate commerce of Asian arowana from CITES registered facilities in accordance with CITES regulations. Under the ESA, the Federal government must consider such petitions and make an initial finding within 90 days. USFWS failed to consider USAQUA’s petition and abide by the statutory timelines mandated by Congress under the Act.

read more

AMAZONAS Magazine is published by

Our Publications

Discover the world’s premier marine and reef aquarium magazine - CORAL Magazine!
Discover the world’s legendary freshwater aquarium magazine - AMAZONAS Magazine

Support Your LFS and Independent Retailers