by AMAZONAS Magazine | Jul 15, 2014 | Freshwater
News of the AGA / Aquatic Experience live aquascaping contest prompted us to look for documentation of what a “live aquascaping contest” actually looks like. We discovered this gem from Napoli Aquatica 2013, the “Aquarium Layout Contest”: If...
by Stephan Tanner | May 23, 2014 | AMAZONAS - Stephan M. Tanner, Freshwater
This stunning footage of Betta macrostoma, the Brunei Betta, amply demonstrates why this species remains one of the most coveted Anabantoids in the aquarium hobby today. Video Credit – AquaticsPantaRhei on...
by Matt Pedersen | May 23, 2014 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater
One of our latest video selections is something I never even thought to look for; the spawning of Arowanas / Arawanas in captivity, but more specifically, in an aquarium. Check out the size of those eggs, and watch as the paternal mouthbrooding nature of the fish is...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | May 6, 2014 | Freshwater
Native fish keepers and enthusiasts are getting big treats as spring swings into high gear (although you wouldn’t know it with snow still on the ground in Duluth, MN where Senior Editor Matt Pedersen resides). Video shared last week by the Tennessee Aquarium...
by Matt Pedersen | Mar 18, 2014 | AMAZONAS - Matt Pedersen, Freshwater
Native Fish Enthusiasts Rejoice! Spring is around the corner and once more you can get into the rivers to cavort with, observe, and perhaps even collect a few of our stunning North American local fishes for our aquariums. As if the melting snow and lengthening days...