by AMAZONAS Magazine | Feb 22, 2025 | Freshwater
The iconic Zebra Pleco, L046, Hypancistrus zebra, features prominently in the second of two back-to-back podcasts from United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Fisheries. Pleco and catfish enthusiasts won’t want to miss it! Image credit: via USFW...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Feb 21, 2025 | Freshwater, News & Notes
Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum), such as this “Pink” (leucistic) form, have become very common aquatic pets. Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has issued an interim rule that could effectively ban some trade and ownership in certain locales....
by AMAZONAS Magazine | May 19, 2023 | Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
Rarer species and varieties of corals and fish, like this Curare Tiger Severum being offered by Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale in Plant City, Florida, quickly become impossible to obtain and transport should nationwide whitelists and interstate trade restrictions be...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Jul 29, 2022 | Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
Aquarists, retailers, and the entire pet trade, may be able to relax for a minute with the news that proposed Lacey Act amendments may be tabled for the remainder of this current Congressional session. Image Credit: BearFotos/Shutterstock via USARK We have been...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Apr 14, 2022 | Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
Conference Committee Members Chosen to Reconcile Bills That Contain Threat to Pets via Pet Advocacy Network (formerly PIJAC) On Thursday, April 7th, 2022, Congress announced the Members who will sit on the Conference Committee to reconcile the differences between...
