THE FLAT AND THE CURIOUS
VOLUME 15, NUMBER 2
Freshwater Articles
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
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.
VIDEO: State of the Aquarium Hobby: Water Colors Aquarium Gallery on WLNS-TV CBS News
“Aquarium Hobby Hit Hard By Tariffs,” reads the chyron on an interview broadcast by CBS affiliate WLNS-TV 6 News interview out of Lansing, Michigan.
AMAZONAS Magazine Table of Contents January/February 2025
EQUATORIAL FISHES
VOLUME 15, NUMBER 1
Sacramento, California to Host 2026 Aquatic Gardeners Association (AGA) Convention
Get off the screen for a weekend. Get out in the real world with real people. Have real face-to-face conversations. Make new fish friends. My kids say, “touch grass.” I say, “get your hands wet, touch some aquarium plants and aquasoils” at the AGA Convention next April! – Matt Pedersen
AMAZONAS Magazine Table of Contents November/December 2025
LIVEBEARERS: WILD & DOMESTIC
Volume 14, Number 6
Reef Nutrition Introduces TDO Color BOOST™ for Freshwater Aquarium Inhabitants
Reef Nutrition proudly introduces TDO Color BOOST™, a scientifically formulated food engineered for vibrant pigmentation, accelerated growth, and superior nutrition for freshwater species. TDO Color BOOST ™ is appropriately sized and has an exceptional nutrient profile ideal for maintaining fish health, color, and promoting good growth – delivering clean nutrition in every bite.
Quality Marine Achieves American Humane Certified™ Pet Provider Distinction for Animal Safety, Welfare, and Wellbeing
American Humane Society announces that Quality Marine (including freshwater company Aquatropic and aquaculture facility QM Labs) earned the American Humane Certified™ distinction for high standards of care and treatment of animals.
Two New Cichlid Species Described from Lake Victoria
Authors Anna Mahulo and Ole Seehausen recently described two new snail-crushing cichlid species, Labrochromis mawe and Labrochromis mawepili, from the rocky reefs of southeastern Lake Victoria.
VIDEO Inside Look: AMAZONAS Magazine “CURIOUS CATS”
A video preview of highlights in AMAZONAS Magazine’s September/October 2025 Issue. Paid AMAZONAS Subscribers can log in with their email address and read the Digital Edition starting August 13th, 2025.
