WADING INTO WEIRD WATERS Volume 10, Number 3
Freshwater Articles
Video: Cyanogaster cf. noctivaga, Rio Nanay, Peru
These tiny little characins with iridescent blue bellies recently made their way to the US from Peru, but their species identity is in question at this time. Learn more about them in the forthcoming May/June 2021 issue of AMAZONAS Magazine!
PIJAC UPDATE: Zebra Mussel Problem Growing in Scope
Invasive zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) have now been confirmed as contaminants in marimo moss balls in at least 12 states. It appears that contaminated marimo balls were imported from Ukraine, and distributed to pet shops nationwide.
Invasive Zebra Mussels Reported in Marimo Moss Balls
Stopping the spread of the invasive zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, may no longer just be a concern for boaters and fishermen. The culprit? Marimo moss balls…
SAVES Act Proposes ESA Amendment
New federal legislation before Congress would change the US Endangered Species Act to end the practice of listing species that are not native to the United States. This would, according to some observers in the aquarium trade, help eliminate problems with captive-bred fishes from becoming entangled in ESA regulations.
AMAZONAS Magazine “SPINY EELS” Inside Look!
A preview of highlights in AMAZONAS Magazine’s March/April 2021 Issue. Paid AMAZONAS Subscribers can log in with their email address and read the Digital Edition starting February 9th, 2021.
Waterbox Aquariums Expands Peninsula Style Offerings
Waterbox Aquariums unveils three- and four-foot room divider peninsula aquariums interchangeable stand access.
AMAZONAS Magazine Table of Contents March/April 2021
SPINY EELS Volume 10, Number 2
AGA to Livestream 20th Anniversary Aquascaping Contest Results
For the first time in Aquatic Gardeners Association (AGA) history, we will be releasing the winning aquascapes via a livestream with judges and contest organizers on our YouTube channel, on January 17, 11 AM PST, 2 PM EST, 7 PM GMT.
In The Trade: Ghost Sharks
A lesser-known color variety of a popular aquarium fish shows up in the current aquarium trade, going by the name ghost shark or whitefin blue shark. What is it?