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Tropical Fish Hobbyist May 2011 Issue

Edmund L. — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:03:54 +0000

Just as some freshwater fish need a lot more than just a tank of fresh water to thrive, many marine species have special needs way beyond just salt water. This magnificent powder blue tang Acanthurus leucosternon on our cover requires extremely pristine water quality, plenty of room, and a diet based on macroalgae. Two of this month’s features address these issues for tangs and other popular species: Bill Rosser’s “Feeding Marine Fish the Right Way” (p. 86) and Jeremy Gosnell’s “Tackling Misconceptions About Popular Marines”.

photograph by James Fatherree

Aquarium Science: Restoring Vision to Blind Cave Fish
Author: Richard Borowsky, PhD

Creating a Natural Feel by Combining Undergrowth Plants
Author: Takashi Amano

Feeding Marine Fish the Right Way
Author: Bill Rosser

Fishes of Malaysia
Author: Tony Pinto

Freshwater Crustaceans, Part Two: Crayfishes and Crabs
Author: Kenneth Wingerter

Small, but Pugnacious: The Pseudocheilinus Wrasses
Author: Bob Fenner

Tackling Misconceptions About Popular Marines
Author: Jeremy Gosnell

The Best Dwarf Cichlid for the Beginner
Author: Marie Flanigan

The Top 10 Hardy Water Lilies
Author: Mark Denaro

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist April 2011 Issue

Edmund L. — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:24:11 +0000

Colorful, fun to keep, and easy to propagate, the multihued zoanthids are extremely popular for nano reefs. The hobby names given to these “zoos” can be as colorful as their striking polyps, and the ones blazing on the cover of this issue are a perfect example with their creative moniker “radioactive eagle eyes.” Read all about the garden reef tank where they are thriving in this month’s “Going Nano” (p. 44).

photograph by Jonathan Truong

A Family Vacation to See Cichlids in Nicaragua’s Crater Lakes
Author: Lawrence Kent

A South American Cichlid Show Aquarium
Author: Iggy Tavares, PhD

Bring Your Pond to Life with Tropical Lilies
Pondkeepers install water gardens for a …
Author: Mark Denaro

Expressing a Sense of Depth with Driftwood and Aquatic Plants
Author: Takashi Amano

Freshwater Crustaceans, Part One: Shrimps
As a freshwater hobbyist, you are probably …
Author: Kenneth Wingerter

Groupers in the Home Aquarium
We’ve all seen them at one time or …
Author: Jim McDavid

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? The Múzquiz Platy
Author: Bill Allen

Variations in Wild Offshore Guppies in Tobago
Author: Ronny Lundkvist

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist March 2011 Issue

Edmund L. — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:23:33 +0000

The perky fellow on this month’s cover is a Gobiodon citrinus, a fish with such diverse common names as “citron goby,” “poison goby,” and “clown goby.” It and its congeners make perfect specimens for reef tanks and for fish-only tanks with similar peaceful and timid species. Collectively known as coral gobies, these fish live among th ebranches of Acropora corals.

Photograph by Stephan Kerkhofs/Shutterstock.

Feature Articles

Getting to Know Your Neighbors: Our Native Fishes

Author: Anthony Terceira

Helfrich’s Firefish: A Rare Gem from a Familiar Family

Author: Philip Hunt

Lessons from Two African Cichlids

Author: Richard Stratton

Penguin Tetras

Author: Maddy Hargrove

The Weird and Wonderful World of Whiptails

Author: Neale Monks, PhD

The Wondrous but Challenging World of Anemones

Author: Mark Denaro

Tropical Fish on Postage Stamps

Author: Diana Erbio

Using Rocks to Suggest the Expanse of an Open Area

Author: Takashi Amano

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist February 2011 Issue

Edmund L. — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:57:09 +0000

Certain fish species have proved to be especially good for the production of domesticated strains, including several livebearers, angelfish, and discus, like the one on our cover this month. Through hybridization and selective breeding a multitude of discus varieties have been created, with new ones arriving on the market regularly. Read about the history and current status of discus breeding in San Francisco in our feature article about master breeder Cliff Young (p. 100).

Photograph by Andreas Gradin/Shutterstock.

Feature Articles

A Mediterranean Nano

Author: Francesco Denitto, PhD

The Mediterranean is a vast wonder with enormous biodiversity, but one innovative Italian aquarist keeps a relatively tiny setup showcasing some of its more miniscule life forms. More to be covered in our next post. Stay tune!

A Panda of a Different Nature

Author: Stan Sung

Our fervent traveler visits a remote, mountainous region in China to collect its precious and exclusive treasure, the panda loach. More to be covered in our next post. Stay tune!

Book Excerpt: Tetras and Barbs

Author: Randy Carey

Randy CareyTFH offers a look at the perfect guide for hobbyists wishing to include some of the hobby’s most endearing, popular fishes in their aquariums.

Fish Parenting

Author: Marcelo Casacuberta

Not all fishes care for their young, but those that do have developed diverse and fascinating methods for ensuring the survival of their progeny.

Hobbyist Profile: Discus in San Francisco with Cliff Young

Author: Iggy Tavares

Explore the methods of a top discus breeder and the history surrounding these popular fish in and around the Bay Area.

Keeping Up with Nitrate

Author: Sara Jackson

Though invisible and odorless, nitrate can have a deadly effect on a tank’s inhabitants, but there are simple and effective methods for keeping it at a tolerable level.

The Incomparable Torrentfish

Author: Mike Hellweg and Ted Judy

The boundless natural wonders of New Zealand are well demonstrated by this unique freshwater species endemic to that island country.

Treating and Preventing Two Cichlid Diseases

Author: Radek Bednarczuk

An aquarium and medical expert shares some tips for the recovery and prevention of bloat and hole-in-the-head disease, two illnesses commonly seen in pet cichlids.

Triops: Ancient Wonders

Author: Colin Dunlop

Bring a piece of the prehistoric home with triops, peculiar creatures with an otherworldly visage and remarkable biology.

Using Driftwood and Rocks to Create a Sense of Depth

Author: Takashi Amano

The illustrious planted-aquarium innovator unveils a novel way of arranging driftwood and rocks for enhancing depth.

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist January 2011 Issue

Edmund L. — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:07:40 +0000

The Artist at home. On this month’s cover, master aquascaper Takashi Amano shares with us his view of the 14-foot (4-meter) planted tank in his home in Niigata, Japan. Largely spearheaded by Mr. Amano, the current revolution in aquatic gardening is well demonstrated by his annual International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest (of which our own Editor-in-Chief David E. Boruchowitz is honored to be among the judges), and we are proud to present photographs of the top 12 winning aquascapes from the 2010 competition (p. 54).

Feature Articles

Africa’s Hottest Tilapia

Author: Lawrence Kent

Our zealous globetrotter explores the extreme waters of Africa’s Lake Magadi, host to a remarkable cichlid species that has no problem enduring its hostile environment.

Amsterdam’s Artis Aquarium: Small Venue, Immense Wonders

Author: Iggy Tavares

Take a trip to the Netherlands’ venerable Artis Aquarium, famed for its collection of biotope exhibits and shark-breeding successes.

Good Golly, Miss Molly! Understanding the Molly Aquarium

Author: Neale Monks, PhD

The always-popular mollies can be rather challenging fish, but our brackish-water fishkeeping expert shares some tips for making their successful care a sure bet.

International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2010 (Full Article)

Author: Takashi Amano

Mr. Takashi Amano presents the latest winners of his illustrious annual contest, highlighting some of the world’s most outstanding planted layouts.

Lunar Beauties: Moonlight Gouramis Trichogaster microlepis (Full Article)

Author: Maddy Hargrove

With a silver body so iridescent that it seemingly glows, this gourami makes the perfect choice for aquarists wishing to add a sense of the celestial to their tanks.

Raising Sergeant Majors

Author: Matthew L. Wittenrich

While these regal damselfish are inarguably difficult to raise, an enterprising marine fish breeder embraces and successfully meets the challenge of rearing them, an accomplishment that will no doubt aid in their commercial aquaculture.

The TFH Breeder’s Challenge Contest Finale

Author: Mike Hellweg and Ted Judy

With more then 300 species bred in a single year, we finally have our winner! Find out who took the Breeder’s Challenge crown.

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist August 2010 Issue

Edmund L. — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:32:08 +0000

How do you produce a photo like the gorgeous queen angel Holacanthus ciliaris gracing this month’s cover? The right equipment is important, of course, but so are knowledge, skill, and experience—knowing how to set up a photo to maximize the chances of getting that perfect shot. Accomplished fish photographer Radek Bednarczuk shares some of his secret this month on p. 78. Photograph by Ed Wong

Feature Articles

Rhinopias Scorpionfish

Author: Jeremy Gosnell

Striking coloration and atypical looks make these predatory fish a Holy Grail for marine aquarists.

Aquarium Science: Breeding a Sex-Changing Shrimp

Author: Valerio Zupo

Learn step by step how to breed the fascinating green Mediterranean shrimp Hippolyte inermis.

Finding Furu in Tanzania: Lake Victorian Cichlids in the Mwanza Region

Author: Lawrence Kent

Our international traveler visits Lake Victoria to collect local cichlids and other interesting fish.

Fish Photography Secrets

Author: Radek Bednarczuk

Wondering how all those amazing fish photos are taken? An accomplished aquatic photographer shares some tricks of the trade.

Hobbyist Profile: Raising Clownfish Fry with Ram Pall

Author: Iggy Tavares

A hobbyist with a gorgeous reef tank decides to help his clownfish pair raise their larvae.

Mastering the Use of Low-Light Aquatic Plants

Author: Takashi Amano

Growing in the dimly lit sections of the aquascape, low-light plants add a sense of depth and tranquility to the Nature Aquarium.

Rasboras

Author: Joshua Wiegert

A favorite for beginners through advanced aquarists, there is a rasbora perfectly suited to almost any hobbyist.

The TFH Breeder’s Challenge Part 8

Author: Ted Judy and Mike Hellweg

Mike has caught up to Ted and the race is now neck-and-neck with only a few months to go. Who will be the TFH Master Breeder?

The Wine Betta Betta burdigala

Author: Tony Pinto

This unique wild betta will add a splash of color to any small aquarium.

Those Beautiful Basslets

Author: Bob Goemans

Ever popular in the hobby, royal grammas and blackcap basslets provide beauty and interesting behaviors to any reef tank.

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist July 2010 Issue

Edmund L. — Sat, 29 May 2010 15:49:37 +0000

A tankbusting cichlid on the cover of TFH yes, it’s July! To celebrate the beauty and diversity of cichlids, we are happy to present this special issue in honor of the American Cichlid Association Convention, July 22–25 in Milwaukee. Since their first being imported, cichlids of the genus Cyphotilapia have caught the eye of hobbyist and non-hobbyist alike. (In 1976, the early days of their collection, TFH’s own Executive Editor Glen Axelrod was instrumental in teaching collectors on Lake Tanganyika how to bring these beautiful deepwater giants up from the depths in stages to dramatically increase their survival rates.)

Feature Articles

Nannacara aurocephala: A Different Dwarf Cichlid

Author: Karel Zahradka

Nannacara aurocephala is an out-of-the-ordinary cichlid that doesn’t require a tank the size of your living room.

A Closer Look at Caulerpa: Common Aquarium Species and Their Care

Author: Adam Jenkins

Used responsibly, various macroalgae species of the genus Caulerpa can be ornamental additions to a display tank or help control the nutrient load of a large reef tank.

Breeding the Basketmouth Cichlid Caquetaia spectabilis

Author: Iggy Tavares

With large mouths that can extend to a third of their body length, basketmouths are fascinating cichlids to keep and breed.

Girls Will Be Boys: Cichlid Pseudomales

Author: Adam Smith

Assuming male appearance and behaviors, some female cichlids can ruin even the best breeding program.

Long-Term Maintenance of an Iwagumi Layout

Author: Takashi Amano

Maintaining a Nature Aquarium iwagumi layout is a test of the aquascaper’s skill and dedication.

Meet the Victorians

Author: Mike Hellweg

Keeping cichlids from Lake Victoria is a great way to enjoy fishkeeping while preserving threatened species.

The TFH Breeder’s Challenge Part 7

Author: Mike Hellweg and Ted Judy

With Mike rapidly catching up and Ted’s schedule getting busier, see who is in the lead in the yearlong competition for the title of TFH Master Breeder.

The Fish Habitats of a Peruvian Amazon River, Part 2

Author: Shannon Loughnan

Completing his journey down the Yarapa River, our South American explorer reveals the fish populations he found in nine different microhabitats.

The National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham, UK

Author: Devyani Borade

A tour through the National Sea Life Centre reveals a large variety of fish and other animals, educational displays, and even a “Sensorama 4-D Cinema” experience.

Today in the Fishroom: The Parachromis managuensis Breeding Cycle

Author: Mo Devlin

An expert aquarium photographer and big-cichlid lover captures the exciting drama of the jaguar cichlid mating ritual.

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist April 2010 Issue

Edmund L. — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:24:43 +0000

One of the most recognizable marine animals on the coral reefs and seagrass beds they call home, seahorses Hippocampus spp. fascinate children and adults alike, earning them a place among the most popular animals for saltwater aquaria. Although endangered in the wild, more and more seahorses are being captive-bred by hobbyists. This month, José María Cid Ruiz offers his perspective on the difficult but worthwhile project of breeding seahorses and raising their fry (pg. 90). Photograph by Kristian Sekulic/Shutterstock

Feature Articles

Aquarium Science: An Exciting New Micropoecilia

Author: Rich Serva

With a metallic and colorful tail, this diminutive fish is potentially a new Micropoecilia species that will delight any wild-livebearer enthusiast.

Brachys from Costa Rica

Author: Uwe Dost

An explorer-biologist traveled to Costa Rica collect two species of Brachyrhaphis—little livebearers with big, bad attitudes—and found them to be surprisingly great aquarium fish.

Breeding Seahorses

Author: José María Cid Ruiz

While captive-bred seahorses are widely available, newborn seahorses are difficult to raise at home. An accomplished aquarist and seahorse breeder details the secrets to his success.

Growing Colorful Stem Plants in the Nature Aquarium

Author: Takashi Amano

Their vibrant colors and varied leaf shapes make stem plants a desirable addition to any aquascape, as the master aquascaper explains, with notes on their care requirements.

Marbled or Tile Sea Stars

Author: Bob Fenner

Starfish are generally considered difficult to keep in a reef aquarium, but those of the genus Fromia may just be an exception to the rule.

Plant Filtration—No Water Changes!

Author: Charles Clapsaddle

Mangrove trees and hornwort now do the heavy filtration lifting at Goliad Fish Farms, where these and other plants make water changes a thing of the past.

The TFH Breeder’s Challenge Part 4

Author: Ted Judy and Mike Hellweg

With Ted taking a commanding lead, is Mike ready to launch his secret weapon? Stay tuned as our two skilled breeders compete for the title of TFH Master Breeder.

The Tiger Limia: Species Unknown?

Author: Bill Allen

One of the more peaceful of the limias, the tiger limia is relatively easy to keep and breed.

Wild-Type Guppies: There’s Nothing Common About Them!

Author: Mike Hellweg

You may think you know everything there is to know about guppies, but many of the wild guppies will surprise even the most experienced of aquarists.

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist March 2010 Issue

Edmund L. — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:21:26 +0000

In this March issue of cover photo is rasboras Trigonostoma sp. sailing over a beautiful aquascape, but the artistic effect is of a mossy glen. Each month another aspect of the Nature Aquarium concept, which draws inspiration from terrestrial landscapes, is discussed in Mr. Takashi Amano’s feature series. This month he focuses on aquatic mosses and how they can be used to naturalize a planted layout, emulating the look of moss-covered forest scenery (p. 62). Photograph by Takashi Amano

Feature Articles

Anthias: Those Fancy Basses

Author: Bob Goemans

Among the most colorful fish on the reef with a wide range of personalities, there is a species of anthias to suit any reefer’s tastes.

Aquatic Plants Don’t Read the Books

Author: Jeff Walmsley

A planted tank enthusiast with a flair for large tanks discovers that some aquatic plants break the rules and do their own thing despite the most careful planning.

It’s Dwarf Crenicichla Time!

Author: Radek Bednarczuk

Small, personable, and beautiful, dwarf Crenicichla species are perfect for the aquarist who wants the excitement of keeping pike cichlids but in a smaller space.

Mosses and Other Bryophytes in the Nature Aquarium

Author: Takashi Amano

The master aquascaper reviews how mosses and moss-like plants can be used in the Nature Aquarium to evoke a sense of the passage of time in a natural landscape.

The TFH Breeder’s Challenge Part 3

Author: Ted Judy and Mike Hellweg

With Ted slightly in the lead, was Mike able to close the gap? Find out how our contestants are doing in pursuit of the title of TFH Master Breeder.

The Half-Red Hemigrammus: A New Species?

Author: Ivan Mikolji

Our South American adventurer journeys through the jungles of Venezuela to investigate the vibrant half-red Hemigrammus, a possible new tetra species for the hobby.

The National Aquarium in Baltimore

Author: Shari Horowitz

Take a tour through the National Aquarium, where you can see everything from an Amazonian rainforest to an Australian river gorge—and even a dolphin show!

The Rhino Pleco Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Author: Seth Gibson

A far cry from some of the monster plecos, the medium-sized rhino pleco is an unusual and exotic algae-grazing suckermouth catfish that won’t become a tankbuster.

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist February 2010 Issue

Edmund L. — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:08:40 +0000

These piranhas Pygocentrus piraya are often called San Francisco piranhas, a potentially misleading name given them based on their native range in Brazil’s Rio São Francisco. Piranhas are apex predators, and like many other predatory species they are extremely popular aquarium specimens. Unfortunately many myths abound about the nature and the proper care of these fish. Find out how they should actually be kept in this month’s look at predatory fish, “The Killer Instinct.” Photograph by Ed Wong

Feature Articles

Composing a Nature Aquarium Layout with Stem Plants

Author: Takashi Amano

The visionary aquascaper focuses this month on using stem plants to produce a lush and captivating layout.

Mike vs. Ted: The TFH Breeder’s Challenge

Author: Mike Hellweg and Ted Judy

Our contestants share their first-month successes in our exciting competition—find out who’s in the lead!

Nudibranchs: Exquisite…and Unkeepable

Author: Maddy Hargrove

The beauty of these graceful aquatic creatures is matched only by their intense and arduous care requirements.

The Achilles Tang Acanthurus achilles

Author: Jeremy Gosnell

This sleek surgeonfish carries a multitude of caretaking requirements, making it a challenging but rewarding specimen for advanced marine aquarists.

The Czech Discus Championship

Author: Francesco Denitto, PhD

Our expert fish judge presents the vibrant entries and winners from the latest discus championship held in the Czech Republic.

The Killer Instinct: Predatory Fish (and How to Keep Them)

Author: Neale Monks

A fearless fishkeeper clears up the caretaking myths for some of the fiercest predators for the aquarium.

The Texas Cichlid Herichthys cyanoguttatus

Author: William Berg

Big, bold, and beautiful—discover how to keep the only cichlid native to the United States.

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist January 2010 Issue

Edmund L. — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:37:36 +0000

Bettas! The variety in color and finnage available in domestic strains of Betta splendens is truly astounding, as the beautiful male on this month’s cover reminds us, but there is an equally diverse variety among the many wild bettas—the other species in the genus Betta. Large and small, dazzling and drab, bubblenesting and mouthbrooding, there are bettas enough to appeal to anyone. This month, Stan Sung reviews these gems of the Orient in “Magnificent Bettas” (p. 70). Photograph by Ed Wong

Feature Articles

Creating a Natural-Looking Iwagumi Nature Aquarium Layout

Author: Takashi Amano

The master of the planted tank reveals his method for translating natural scenery into realistic and beautiful rock-garden aquascapes.

First-Ever Photos of Diamond Tetras in Their Natural Habitat

Author: Ivan Mikolji

Our fearless explorer offers a glimpse into the disappearing realm of Moenkhausia pittieri, a popular species in the hobby that faces near-certain extinction in the wild.

Getting Started in the Reef Aquarium Hobby

Author: James W. Fatherree

Adding corals may be an intimidating endeavor, but our resident reefer breaks the process down so even novice fishkeepers can take on the challenge of keeping their own little patch of coral reef.

Magnificent Bettas

Author: Stan Sung

With domesticated varieties available in every color of the rainbow and wild species as rare as they are beautiful, there is a betta out there to suit any aquarist’s taste.

Mike vs. Ted: The TFH Breeder’s Challenge

Author: Mike Hellweg and Ted Judy (with Shari Horowitz and Craig Sernotti)

Two skilled fish keepers embark upon an epic yearlong competition that will provide its winner with master-fish-breeder bragging rights for years to come.

Retailer Spotlight: Kazimir’s Pet Shop in Hackensack, New Jersey

Author: Rose and Tony Orso

Our pet-shop profilers travel up to northern New Jersey for a look at a family-owned business with a vast and rich history.

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Tropical Fish Hobbyist December 2009 Issue

Edmund L. — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:44:39 +0000

Gracing our shiny year-end cover this month is a group of Pacific sea nettles Chrysaora fuscescens featured in the “Jellies Invasion” exhibit at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Found mostly off the West Coast of the United States, these cnidarians represent one of many species that have recently caught the attention of progressive marine aquarists. Our cover story, “Feeding Jellyfish: Problems and Solutions” (p. 90) tells of the trial-and-error search for the best way to feed captive jellyfish—the type of research typical to any vanguard investigation in the aquarium hobby. Photograph Courtesy of National Aquarium, Baltimore

Feature Articles

Answers to Common Questions About Marine Tanks

Author: Andrew Nixon

Making the jump to saltwater is an exciting though often daunting venture that may create confusion for freshwater aquarists. A marine aquarium enthusiast offers a list of answers to common questions that hobbyists may face as they undertake the challenging yet rewarding journey to starting a “fish-only” saltwater aquarium.

Combining Aquatic Plants in the Nature Aquarium

Author: Takashi Amano

Combining plants from various regions allows for greater diversity and more artistic control in the Nature Aquarium. The aquascaping pioneer reveals the intricacies of plant selection and placement, with an emphasis on lighting requirements and their influence on layout composition.

Feeding Jellyfish: Problems & Solutions

Author: Jim Stime, Jr.

Creating a proper setup for jellyfish is only one of the challenges in keeping these increasingly popular marine specimens. A jellyfish expert describes his latest triumph in caring for jellies—a feeding program that provides enough of the right nutrition without adversely affecting the environment of these beautiful but sensitive creatures.

Mozambican Marvels: Finding Freshwater Tropical Fish in Southeast Africa

Author: Lawrence Kent

A serial traveler with one eye always on the water returns to Africa, this time exploring the treasures of one of its largest and diverse countries. From a dolphin-like elephantfish to transparent glassfish that would make a perfect fit for home aquaria, Mozambique has it all for the aquatic enthusiast.

New Tetras Discovered in Prague

Author: Karel Zahrádka

Our Eastern European reporter breaks the exciting news of brand-new, colorful tetras that have just been introduced into the hobby. A small-fish aficionado, he shares his experiences with the acquisition and spawning of these novel beauties, dubbed red and yellow devil tetras.

The Checkerboard Dwarf Cichlid Dicrossus filamentosus

Author: Radek Bednarczuk

Time for a Change: A Mathematical Investigation of Water Changes, Part 2

Author: David E. Boruchowitz

Last month, TFH’s Editor-in-Chief demonstrated that large weekly water changes are preferable to small daily ones, and explained what is at stake. This month he takes it one step further, explaining what happens when large daily changes become part of an aquarium hobbyist’s routine.

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