AMAZONAS - Sumer Tiwari

Tropical Fish Enamel Pins to Benefit International Rivers

This handsome set of 5 enamel pins from Streamlined Sparkles showcases five iconic tropical freshwater aquarium species, and has arrived just in time for last-minute holiday gift-giving with a great conservation side-benefit.

10 Dec 1:15 AM 1 Read More...

Can fish possess handedness?

Can a fish be a righty or a lefty? You bet! Read on to understand how and why Exodon paradoxus, the Bucktooth Tetra, is an example of one fish species that is known to possess handedness.

29 Jun 6:14 PM 0 Read More...

Peanut Beetle Larvae—the easiest and most nutritious live food?

Sumer Tiwari shares his experiences raising peanut beetle (Ulomoides dermestoides) larvae as a live food for fish. These larvae have an impressive and rich nutritional profile; the richest nutritional profile seen compared to any other live food available in the hobby. A special excerpt from the January/February 2021 issue of AMAZONAS Magazine.

27 Nov 6:12 PM 3 Read More...

Artificial Incubation of Betta macrostoma Eggs

Betta macrostoma often frustrates breeders by failing to incubate eggs successfully. Sumer Tiwari tries to artificially incubate Betta macrostoma eggs using an egg tumbler. Discover his initial success with this experimental process…

11 Oct 12:38 PM 1 Read More...

VIDEO: Details of Betta macrostoma mating and breeding

Betta macrostoma is an iconic mouthbrooding betta species that presents husbandry and breeding challenges. Sumer Tiwari shares exciting footage of the breeding behavior of Betta macrostoma, and shares his tips and tricks for success with the species.

10 Jul 2:40 PM 8 Read More...