There is a new Betta known to science! Authors Kamal, Tan, and Ng (2020) recently described a new species of hill-stream Betta native to Malaysia in the journal Zootaxa.
New Species of Hill-Stream Betta
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Freshwater Articles
Let’s Focus on Fish: Omega Sea’s 2020 Photo Contest
The 10th Annual Omega One Photo Contest is officially open for entries. Thirteen lucky winners will receive a coveted spot in the glossy, globally distributed Omega One® Calendar – PLUS free fish food for an entire year! So start snapping, the contest closes October 1st, 2020.
New Freeze-Dried Cyclops from San Francisco Bay Brands
Freeze-Dried Cyclops are an all-natural food for small fish, baby fish, and reef aquariums. They are freeze-dried to naturally preserve their nutritional value and are just as nutritious as live but do not require cultivation or refrigeration.
Announcing the 2020 AGA International Aquascaping Contest
The 20th Annual AGA International Aquascaping Contest has a revised schedule and opens for entries in mid-August, 2020! Last year’s contest saw over 600 entries in 10 categories.
AMAZONAS Magazine Table of Contents September/October 2020
MEXICO – Depths of Diversity, AMAZONAS Magazine Volume 9, Number 5
Plant Spotlight: Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Flame’
This bright green creeping moss grows in a thick carpet with long, curly vertical growth which clumps to form a bushy flame-like shape. Easy to care for, Flame Moss creeps outward, horizontally, covering all surfaces on the plane, which allows for creative placement in aquascaping!
In The Trade: Haplochromis thereuterion
Haplochromis thereuterion is only sporadically available in the trade. Their original niche in the Lake was similar to Tanganyikan Cyprichromis, living high in the water column and feeding on zooplankton.
Confirmed: Petco to Sell LiveAquaria to Third Party
Celebrating its 20th anniversary during July 2020, LiveAquaria is about to enter a new chapter as parent company Petco announces a transition to new ownership for the aquarium livestock company.
New Waterbox Peninsula Mini All-In-One Aquarium
Starphire Ultra-Clear™ Glass and a full glass rear wall and overflow are just some of the features of the new Waterbox Peninsula Mini all-in-one aquariums for freshwater and saltwater applications.
VIDEO: Details of Betta macrostoma mating and breeding
Betta macrostoma is an iconic mouthbrooding betta species that presents husbandry and breeding challenges. Sumer Tiwari shares exciting footage of the breeding behavior of Betta macrostoma, and shares his tips and tricks for success with the species.
