AMAZONAS Editor Mike Tuccinardi takes a look at 3 unusual species of Anostomids from a recent Colombia import: Pseudanos varii, Pseudanos winterbottomi, and Leporinus brunneus.
Uncommon Imports: Rare Anostomids from the Rio Ventuari
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Freshwater Articles
Tiger Limia of Lake Miragoane Formally Described
Limia sp. “tiger” or the tiger limia has been formally described as Limia islai.
AMAZONAS Magazine “AFRICAN ADVENTURES: East and West” Inside Look!
A preview of highlights in AMAZONAS Magazine’s May/June 2020 Issue. Paid AMAZONAS Subscribers can log in with their email address and read the Digital Edition starting April 14th, 2020.
From the UK: Consider The Fate of Your Local Fish Shop
“It’s a disease that is ravaging our vulnerable, and if we aren’t careful it’ll ravage our beloved stores too. Let’s do what we can to keep them going while we stay safe, okay?” – Practical Fishkeeping Editor Nathan Hill
Aquarists: Do Not Try Your Chloroquine Phosphate to Prevent COVID-19
Some fish medications contain chloroquine phosphate or other forms of chloroquine, but the active ingredients are in a different form from those intended for human use and can be poisonous if ingested by people. These products may also have additional ingredients that support the intended use, but that can be harmful to humans.
AMAZONAS Magazine Table of Contents May/June 2020
African Adventures: East and West, AMAZONAS Magazine Volume 9, Number 3
Aqueon’s New Edgelit Cube Aquarium
The Edgelit has built-in LEDs on the bottom frame that illuminate the edges of the aquarium – giving you a unique way to display your fish.
Retail Aquarium Stores React to Pandemic
The escalating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt by local fish stores and aquarium retailers around the US. Starting this week, announcements of curbside pickup, delivery options, limited hours and even temporary closures of retail spaces started showing up on social media.
Interzoo 2020 Will Be Postponed
“Postponing Interzoo is a challenging, but necessary step. For the sake of the industry and to serve its interests in the best possible way, we see no other solution”, explains Norbert Holthenrich, President of Germany’s Pet Trade and Industry Association.
Scientists Describe A New Species of Banjo Catfish
A second Bunocephalus banjo catfish was recently described from Brazil’s Paraná River basin.
