by AMAZONAS Magazine | Mar 12, 2026 | AMAZONAS Excerpt, Freshwater, News & Notes
Scleropages formosus (Asian Arowana). Photo: Tatiana Belova/Shutterstock by Aquatic Media Press Staff For more years than we care to count, we’ve been having the same discussion with fellow aquarists about the growing need for an association that could represent,...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Nov 2, 2024 | Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
Burlington, Vermont, USA at Church Street Marketplace at twilight. In just a matter of days, the Burlington City Council will consider a far-reaching proposed exotic animal ban that would outlaw aquarium keeping in the city. Image credit: Sean Pavone/Shutterstock...
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...
