by Aquatropic | Mar 11, 2017 | Freshwater, SPONSOR - Aquatropic
Story by Caitlin Lee, AquaTropic Features Editor Planted aquariums have never been more popular than they are today. Now, more than ever, aquarists new to the hobby are foregoing the traditional plastic foliage and bubbling treasure chests of yesterday in favor of a...
by Matt Pedersen | Jun 2, 2016 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater
“You know what I’m craving? A little perspective. That’s it. I’d like some fresh, clear, well-seasoned perspective. Can you suggest a good wine to go with that?” – Anton Ego, Ratatouille I’m a fan of international waters;...
by Matt Pedersen | May 20, 2016 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater
Ray Motoyama’s 32 L planted tank is proof that small can be stunning. For some reason, everything about the presentation of this beautiful 8.5-gallon (32-L) planted aquarium speaks to aquarists of different skill levels and says “you too can do...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Oct 15, 2015 | AMAZONAS - Mike Tuccinardi, Freshwater, News & Notes
story by Mike Tuccinardi, images by Karen Randall courtesy Aquatic Gardener’s Association’ This coming November will mark the return of The Aquatic Experience—an aquarium expo combining every facet of the hobby—to the Chicago area. Now in its third year, this combined...
by George Farmer | Aug 6, 2015 | AMAZONAS - George Farmer, Freshwater
Aquascaping contests are a big deal. The biggest is the annual International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest (IAPLC) organised by Takashi Amano’s company, Aqua Design Amano. With a top prize of around $8,000, it’s no wonder it’s taken seriously by...