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AMAZONAS Magazine, Volume 12, Number 2, XL WEST AFRICAN CICHLIDS. On the cover: Tilapia” brevimanus (top), M.C.W. Keijman; Heterotilapia buettikoferi (bottom), Uwe Werner.
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The Table of Contents for the March/April 2023 issue of AMAZONAS Magazine. You can view this TOC online!AMAZONAS Executive Editor Courtney Tobler introduces the issue by sharing some of her personal experiences with large African cichlids along with some considerations about the nature of maintaining these fishes in home aquariums.The AMAZONAS Aquatic Notebook presents short stories of relevance to the freshwater aquarist from around the globe. In this issue, we being with the taxonomic reorganization of the genus Apisdoras, which has reduced the number of species in the genus from 25 down to 18.You can read Art Parola’s latest report on the CITES changes to the status of the Zebra Pleco, Hypancistrus zebra, in Aquatic Notebook, or in our exclusive online excerpt that is free for all to read! If you’re not a subscriber, and you enjoy this type of coverage, be sure to subscribe to AMAZONAS magazine; learn more at www.AMAZONASmagazine.com. Also in Aquatic Notebook: The revelation that Astroblepus reproduce via internal fertilization, and the story of the high school student who has fully sequenced the genome of the Angelfish, Pterophyllum scalare.Our first cover story comes from M.C.W. Keijman, sharing the beautiful “Tilapia” brevimanus. The quotation marks indicate that the species is thought to belong to a novel genus related to Tilapia, but that there is yet insufficient material available to formally erect a new genus. You’ll get a clear idea of their life history, care requirements, and breeding of this species.Uwe Werner contributes an in-depth investigation of Coptodon louka, a big, beautiful, metallic cichlid from Guinea. Werner’s article focuses particularly on the varied body forms found in different locations, their coloration, and sexual dimorphism.M.C.W. Keijman doubles down on the West African Cichlid coverage with a second contribution; the result is PURE GOLD: Sarotherodon knauerae. This absolutely gorgeous cichlid originates from western Cameroon and happens to be relatively nonaggressive allowing it to be maintained with other cichlid species.The striking black and white coloration made it an aquarium shop staple, although aquarists don’t always know what they’re in for. Uwe Werner his experiences with the Zebra Tilapia, Heterotilapia buettikoferi, bundled with existing knowledge of the species, reporting on the history, husbandry, and breeding of this striking cichlid species.Henry Wolf writes about the Lake Eacham Rainbowfish, Melanotaenia eachamensis, yet another species whose type population is extinct in the wild, and whose continued existence on our planet is made possible through captive breeding.Hansjürgen Dieke unveils the care, keeping, and breeding of Badis singenensis ‘Buxar’, a lovely little red-orange badid that hails from the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It was described back in 2011, but is still a pretty rare species in the hobby.Leave it to Hans-Georg Evers to try to steal the show with an unparalleled look at the Zebra Corydoras, Corydoras ps. ‘CW111’. Evers covers it all, from its appearance in the trade at astronomical prices to its successful breeding and distribution.Ready to hop on a plane, slap a mask on your face, and peer into the cool mountain streams concealed by the dark forests of Japan? Oliver Lucanus will inspire you with his search for elusive forest stream gobies!Bailin Shaw introduces the winners of the 2022 Aquatic Gardener’s Association Aquascaping Contest. It’s a visual feast of underwater gardening not to be missed!Whether you’re looking for rare AMAZONAS back issues or unique fishes and aquatic plants, check out Sources, our printed and online listing of local aquarium stores in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, South Korea, Sweden, and Chile, where you can buy AMAZONAS right off the shelf.We close out each issue with Species Snapshots, a look at rare and unusual fishes showing up in the aquarium trade and hobbyist circles. In this issue, Aquatropic’s Kevin Kohen showcases the Spoon Face Loricaria, Planiloricaria cryptodon, and Below Water’s Oliver Lucanus introduces readers to the incredible, yet very large and demanding Tometes sp. ‘Teles Pires’, a pacu-type species originating from fast-flowing, oxygen-rich waters, suitable only for very large aquariums. They won’t even begin to show the striking red-slashed adult coloration until partially grown…at 8 inches of length…with a maximum potential of 18″!
AMAZONAS Magazine, Volume 12, Number 3, BON APPÉTIT. On the cover: Pelvicachromis pulcher fry feeding on microworms (Panagrellus redivivus). Photo: Toxotes Hun-Gabor Horvath/ Shutterstock
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The Table of Contents for the May/June 2023 issue of AMAZONAS Magazine. You can view this TOC online!AMAZONAS Executive Editor Courtney Tobler introduces the issue, reflecting on the role that food plays in our own lives as well as those of the fishes we keep. “This issue of AMAZONAS is all about what to feed your fish and why,” says Tobler.The AMAZONAS Aquatic Notebook presents short stories of relevance to the freshwater aquarist from around the globe. In this issue, we start by remembering former AMAZONAS team member Ray Lucas, who has left an incredible legacy in the organized aquarium hobby.Also in this issue’s Aquatic Notebook, SHOAL reviews highlights of new fish species described in 2022.By examining the biological adaptations of fishes in relation to food acquisition and the basics of their nutritional requirements, Michi Tobler delivers sound advice on how to provide well-balanced, appropriate diets for aquarium fishes.If you want to keep some aquarium animals, or even breed them, providing special food is usually necessary. “Puddle in a box: A simple live-food hatchery” by Sebastian Wolf and Richard Wolf describes an unconventional, productive, and largely work- and cost-free live-food culture that makes it easy to feed even the tiniest of fry and other challenging aquatic animals.Many articles about the breeding of aquarium fishes mention Artemia nauplii as a first and intermediate food for fry. Such statements certainly don’t apply to every fish species, but it is hard to imagine the modern aquarium hobby without baby brine shrimp. Hans Ruhrmann shares a unique perspective on methods to produce this valuable live-feed for aquarium use.Given the large number of fish species that we keep and breed, it is necessary to fulfill many different conditions when fry appear and start to feed independently. Some are satisfied with what can be found in the aquarium, others are happy with finely powdered dry food, yet others require small live food items. Live microworms (Panagrellus redivivus) make an ideal first or supplementary food, and culturing them could hardly be easier! Hans Ruhrmann & the AMAZONAS editors provide all the instruction you’ll need to be successful in culturing these highly useful prey organisms.Do you feel despair at the thought of rearing tiny fish fry that are still too small to eat even freshly hatched Artemia nauplii? Starting them on microscopic foods, such as freshwater rotifers, is the solution. Learn how to culture freshwater rotifers using this very simple method from Marco C. Haupt & the AMAZONAS editors.Have you ever considered raising Artemia beyond the baby brine shrimp (nauplii) stage? Obtaining and hatching Artemia cysts are relatively simple processes. As it turns out, maintaining a breeding population of adult brine shrimp is possible, too. Marco C. Haupt shares his experiences creating a “brine shrimp biotope” of sorts outdoors, providing a sustaining population of brine shrimp that can be harvested for aquarium feeds.In “Big Brains and Electric Senses of Weakly Electric Fishes”, Dr. Klaus M. Stiefel explains that South American knifefishes and African elephantfishes are two taxonomic groups of fishes that independently evolved specialized electric organs. With these, the fishes can not only detect electric signals but also emit electric discharges to locate prey in their usually dark or turbid habitats. Discover the immense brain-based processing power that allows for the impressive capabilities of the weakly electric fishes.As a native to Australia and New Guinea, the Concave Goby (Glossogobius concavifrons), named for its incurved forehead, makes a nice tank companion to the rainbowfishes of the same region. Unlike gobies that require time at sea for at least part of their lives, the Concave Goby will spawn and thrive in a freshwater system. Author Hans-Georg Evers calls it a perfect goby!The BIOTOPE AQUARIUM Project conducts an annual contest where entries are judged based on gathered information about a specific natural habitat, the accuracy, viability, and aesthetics of an aquarium replicate of the biotope, and the quality of additional support materials, such as photos and videos, that accompany each entry. Author Natasha Khardina presents this 2022’s winners, and invites aquarists to submit entries for the 2023 season. Learn more at https://biotopeaquariumproject.com/The AMAZONAS Aquarium Calendar returns, highlighting large-scale multi-day events of particular interest to aquarists! Organizing such an event? Email clubs@amazonasmagazine.com well in advance to let us know!Whether you’re looking for rare AMAZONAS back issues or unique fishes and aquatic plants, check out Sources, our printed and online listing of local aquarium stores in the U.S., Canada, Chile ,Great Britain, South Korea, and Sweden, where you can buy AMAZONAS right off the shelf.We close out each issue with Species Snapshots, a look at rare and unusual fishes showing up in the aquarium trade and hobbyist circles. In this issue, Aquatropic’s Jim Walters discusses the fascinating Green Spotted Crocodile Pikehead (Luciocephalus aura), Oliver Lucanus from Below Water examines the unique Freshwater or Tiger Moray Eel (Gymnothorax polyuranodon), along with the brand new Brazilian exports of the Red Adipose Tetra (Erythrocharax altipinnis).
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AMAZONAS Magazine, Volume 12, Number 4, FISHES OF FRENCH GUIANA. On the cover: Laimosemion xiphidius (top), Karel Zahradka/Shutterstock; Guianacara geayi (bottom), Ernst-Otto von Drachenfels.
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The Table of Contents for the July/August 2023 issue of AMAZONAS Magazine. You can view this TOC online!AMAZONAS Executive Editor Courtney Tobler introduces the issue, proposing no matter what this summer brings, there’s a fishy respite whether reading AMAZONAS poolside or donning a mask and snorkel to dive into whatever water is nearby!The AMAZONAS Aquatic Notebook presents short stories of relevance to the freshwater aquarist from around the globe. We kick off this latest installment with a report from Dr. Paul V. Loiselle explaining the new scientific name for an aquarium classic, the Buenos Aires Tetra.Courtney Tobler shares exciting news for noteworthy Corydoras enthusiast Rob McLure; meet the new Corydoras maclurei.Also in this issue’s Aquatic Notebook, learn about the special iridescence that is unique to Glass Catfish.Ernst-Otto von Drachenfels shares that French Guiana is home to at least two species of Guianacara cichlids. As adults, these small cichlids are real eye-catchers in nature and the aquarium.Killifishes are crowd-pleasers with their vibrant hues and largely placid dispositions. Laimosemion xiphidius, the Blue Striped Rivulus, is a particular favorite of author Friedrich Bitter, and might even be capable of inducing love at first sight.Ernst-Otto von Drachenfels reveals that different populations of the same species can exhibit variability in their color patterns. Such variable color patterning is an intriguing feature of the Amapa Corydoras (Corydoras amapaensis) from northern South America.When keeping tetras that are uncommon in the hobby, like Astyanax leopoldi (Leopold’s Tetra), you may find little information available about breeding them. After a bit of perseverance, author Ernst-Otto von Drachenfels has found success rearing this yellow gem from French Guiana.Many aquarists have probably never paid much attention to the thorny catfishes, but some species are very well suited to aquarium maintenance. Anja Katzschmann and Norman Behr offer a thorough examination of Doradidae, the thorny catfish family.Pike-like in appearance but peaceful in demeanor, the African Epiplatys killifishes are good options for those looking to keep killies. Author Gregory J. Niedzielski makes an introduction.Fishes sometimes inhabit very extreme, unusual habitats, and it is often surprising to learn about such biotopes and the species that exploit them. Rice fields are certainly one of the more unique habitats. A variety of fishes swim in these artificial waterways, at least temporarily. Author Anton Lamboj details two trips that allowed for collecting fishes in the rice fields of southern Vietnam.Equipped with a diving mask, a snorkel, and a waterproof camera, author Roman Burkardt documents the occupants of two streams in the southeastern U.S.Ute Dederer details the husbandry and breeding of a particularly interesting and sexually dichromatic loach, the Rosy Loach, Petruichthys sp. ‘Rosy’.Uwe Werner shares the husbandry and breeding of Geophagus parnaibae, a modestly-sized South American eartheater cichlid species that was discovered in the Río Parnaíba in northeast Brazil.Whether grown as lush green carpets or single statement pieces, Rudolf Suttner illustrates how the plant genus Eleocharis offers a range of hairgrass species and varieties that aquarists can use in their planted aquarium.Multi-day and national events are great opportunities to come together with fellow aquarists to learn new things, make new friends, and even obtain some of the hobby’s rarest fishes. Mark your calenders, map your routes, and book your tickets for these fantastic aquarium-related gatherings! Organizing such an event? Email clubs@amazonasmagazine.com well in advance to let us know!Whether you’re looking for rare AMAZONAS back issues or unique fishes and aquatic plants, check out Sources, our printed and online listing of local aquarium stores in the U.S., Canada, Chile, Great Britain, and South Korea, where you can buy AMAZONAS right off the shelf.We close out each issue with Species Snapshots, a look at rare and unusual fishes showing up in the aquarium trade and hobbyist circles. In this issue, we dedicate the entire column to Ernst-Otto von Drachenfels, who introduces the amazing small cichlid, Nannacara sp. ‘Crique Minette’!
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AMAZONAS Magazine, Volume 12, Number 5, FRESHWATER STINGRAYS. On the cover: Potamotrygon jabuti (top) and Potamotrygon cf. leopoldi Photos: Nathan Chiang
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The Table of Contents for the September/October 2023 issue of AMAZONAS Magazine. You can view this TOC online!AMAZONAS Executive Editor Courtney Tobler introduces the issue, reminding us that while freshwater stingrays are not for everyone, they are fascinating aquarium subjects for those willing to obtain them legally and provide them with the proper husbandry.The AMAZONAS Aquatic Notebook presents short stories of relevance to the freshwater aquarist from around the globe. In this issue, we learn about the new species description of Garra panitvongi, the amazing genetic story behind the domesticated Betta, and the not-so-stellar paternal parenting of Variabilichromis moorii in Lake Tanganyika.Friedrich Bitter explains that in 2023, CITES placed new restrictions on the international trade of freshwater stingrays, but this does not mean the end of personal ownership by aquarists.Nathan Chiang takes us behind the scenes of a large-scale freshwater stingray breeding operation of Lee Bing, located in Shandong Province, China. A visit to Bing’s home and breeding facilities offers a glimpse into the techniques and technology required for the large-scale rearing of Potamotrygon rays.As a magazine of freshwater aquariums and tropical discovery, firsthand accounts of biodiverse ecoregions are also of interest. This time, Ernst Sosna shares his experiences touring the Río Madre de Dios drainage in southeastern Peru.Straight from the source, ichthyologist Anton Lamboj details the reasonings behind his recent reclassification of the Hemichromis cichlids and the creation of the new genus Rubricatochromis.Anton Lamboj and Amidu Mansaray traveled to the West African country of Sierra Leone to document its diversity of fishes. Although they collected fishes of all types, this story primarily focuses on the cichlids that they encountered, plus a few other fish groups.Behold! Dean Baayens shares one of the first captive breeding records to be published for the stunning black and iridescent Corydoras geryi.The exploration of the upper Tapajós Basin in central Brazil has brought us a large number of new species of characins in recent years. Among them is a new Thayeria penguin tetra, Thayeriea sp. ‘Teles Pires’, which has recently found its way into the hobby. Hans-Georg Evers reports on the successful captive-breeding of this new Teles Pires Penging Tetra.Livebearing toothcarps have been maintained regularly in the hobby for decades and are popular with beginners and advanced aquarists alike. Within the genus Poecilia, however, it’s mainly the cultivated and local forms of P. reticulata (Guppy) and P. wingei (Endler’s Livebearer) that are typically found in the trade. Poecilia branneri is much more rarely maintained, and author Wolfgang Staeck insists it is high time for a change.Rudolf Suttner reports on Echinodorus grisebachii, one of the top 10 best-selling aquarium plants. Vigorous growth, moderate light requirements, attractive habitus, and easy availability explain its popularity. From growing wild across South America to thriving in an aquarium, the variable forms of this sword plant are intriguing.Multi-day and national events are great opportunities to come together with fellow aquarists to learn new things, make new friends, and even obtain some of the hobby’s rarest fishes. Mark your calenders, map your routes, and book your tickets for these fantastic aquarium-related gatherings! Organizing such an event? Email clubs@amazonasmagazine.com well in advance to let us know!Whether you’re looking for rare AMAZONAS back issues or unique fishes and aquatic plants, check out Sources, our printed and online listing of local aquarium stores in the U.S., Canada, Chile, Great Britain, and South Korea, where you can buy AMAZONAS right off the shelf.We close out each issue with Species Snapshots, a look at rare and unusual fishes showing up in the aquarium trade and hobbyist circles. In this issue, Jake Sanderfur showcases the gorgeous Sinibotia pulchra (Chinese Golden Zebra Loach or Twelve-banded Loach.), and Joe Hiduke shares the truly unique Yellow-Striped Woodcat, Trachelopterichthys taeniatus.
