Oliver Lucanus of Below Water is excited to share an in-depth look at Aequidens paloemeuensis, a fantastic new cichlid making its aquarium hobby debut.
VIDEO: Aequidens paloemeuensis, a Rarity from Suriname
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New sera siporax Nitrate-minus Professional Biomedia
sera’s new siporax Nitrate-Minus professional aquarium biomedia combines a classic, time-tested biological filtration media with easy-to-use carbon-based nitrate reduction capabilities for both freshwater and marine aquariums.
Friday Photospread: MASNA’s Aquatic Expo, 2022
We look back at the first-ever Aquatic Expo, hosted by the Marine Aquarium Societies of North America. The convention and show was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 2-3, 2022. The event was unique for MASNA in that it sought to include the freshwater side of the aquarium hobby.
Friday Photospread: Aquatics at Global Pet Expo, 2022
Since the 2020 Global Pet Expo was the last aquatic event we attended before the COVID-19 Pandemic set in, it seems only fitting that the 2022 Global Pet Expo would be the first event that we attended in this post-vaccination world we now live in. What follows is a pictorial look at some of the aquatics-related highlights, as captured through the lens of Alex Rose.
Aqueon’s New Aquarium Model: The 60-gallon Breeder
We first encountered Aqueon’s new 60-gallon breeder aquarium at MASNA’s Aquatic Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. Seeing the aquarium, it was a bit of a “Why didn’t they make that sooner?!” type moment.
Florida Tropical Fish Farms Generate $172 Million For Florida Economy in 2021
Through a first-of-its-kind survey, UF/IFAS has shown that tropical fish farmers bring over $172 million in sales to Florida’s economy in 2021.
Conference Committee Members Chosen to Reconcile Bills That Contain Threat to Pets
Congress announced the Members who will sit on the Conference Committee to reconcile the differences between H.R.4521 (COMPETES) and S.1260 (USICA). This brings the House version of the COMPETES Act, which contains a section with amendments to the Lacey Act that would cause harm to pet businesses and pet owners alike, one step closer to enactment.
Initial Impressions of MASNA’s First-Ever Aquatic Expo
Just under a week ago, aquarists came together at the first-ever Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA) Aquatic Expo, held in Atlanta, Georgia. For some in attendance, it was the first aquatic event they had ever experienced, For others, it may have been the first time that old friends have seen each other, face to face, in years.
New Magnetic Algae Scrapers from Waterbox Aquariums
The second new product to debut during a recent Waterbox Aquariums livestream are two models of magnetic algae scrapers/magnetic glass cleaners.
Aqua Journey Documents Nannostomus sp. ‘Super Red Cenepa’ in Hong Kong
Furious speculation surrounds the amazing new Nannostomus pencilfish variety that has entered the aquarium trade under the name ‘Super Red Cenepa’. New photos frm Hong Kong aquarists Aqua Journey add support to the hypothesis that this may be a new species.
