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Online Coral ID Workshops and BYOGUIDES are back!
The Online Coral ID Workshops with Russell Kelley and BYOGUIDES are back! 16 hours of training spanning 4 days, led by Russell Kelley,author of the Indo-Pacific Coral Finder (5 editions) & the Reef Finder, with assistance from Kevin Erickson....
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Skimmate Stein & Tea Arrives for Holiday Season
Slide-Loc debuts the Skimmate Stein and Skimmate Tea, just in time for fun holiday aquarist gift-giving. ...
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Comprehensive CITES Coral ID Guide Now Available
Indonesia is the world’s largest exporter of live coral, and stony corals are one of the most traded CITES-listed marine animals globally, A new coral identification addresses the need for a visual resource to differentiate stony corals originating from a wild-collected or mariculture source. The 147-page f...
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New MicroTank Artisan P-1G Peninsula AIR
The latest variation of MicroTanks from Oceanbox Designs sports the Deco Dock display stand, creating a minimalist, floating illusion for the aquarium's support structure....
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Fiji Cube Reveals ARF-20 Automatic Roller Filter System
Perfect for any aquarium, the Fiji Cube ARF-20 Automatic Roller Filter System keeps your tank’s water crystal clean and clear, helps to increase lighting penetration, and reduces maintenance, allowing you to enjoy and view your aquarium with higher clarity. ...
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Is a Rio Negro Expedition the Ultimate Holiday Gift This Year?
Spending two weeks cruising the Rio Negro with the Project Piaba team in early 2023? Surprise your favorite aquarist!...
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VIDEO: Leandro Sousa on Zebra Pleco Conservation
The iconic Zebra Pleco, Hypancistrus zebra, is front and center in aquarium news as nations meet in Panama for the 19th Conference of Parties as part of CITES. We turn to Dr. Leandro Sousa's August 2022 video presenting insights into the plight of the Zebra Plecostomus in its native habitat....
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VIDEO: Who discovered the Zebra Pleco?
With all the happenings this week surrounding CITES and proposals to uplist Hypancistrus zebra from Appendix III to Appendix I (which would most likely eliminate all international trade in the species), it seems highly fitting to share this Leandro Sousa's interview with......
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OATA Addresses CITES Marine Ornamental Fish Proposal
On the agenda for CITES COP19 meeting yesterday (November 16) was an update on its proposal to examine the conservation of and trade in marine ornamental fish. This is a far-reaching proposal which could have a big effect on our industry....
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Brazil Shortsightedly Proposes Zebra Pleco for CITES Appendix I Listing
The 19th CoP occurs November 14-26, 2022, in Panama City, Panama. At this CoP, the government of Brazil has submitted a proposal to uplist H. zebra from the least restrictive CITES listing on Appendix III, to Appendix I, which is the most restrictive CITES listing. Some argue that the new proposals will lead ...
Marine
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Online Coral ID Workshops and BYOGUIDES are back!
The Online Coral ID Workshops with Russell Kelley and BYOGUIDES are back! 16 hours of training spanning 4 days, led by Russell Kelley,author of the Indo-Pacific Coral Finder (5 editions) & the Reef Finder, with assistance from Kevin Erickson.
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Skimmate Stein & Tea Arrives for Holiday Season
Slide-Loc debuts the Skimmate Stein and Skimmate Tea, just in time for fun holiday aquarist gift-giving.
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Comprehensive CITES Coral ID Guide Now Available
Indonesia is the world’s largest exporter of live coral, and stony corals are one of the most traded CITES-listed marine animals globally, A new coral identification addresses the need for a visual resource to differentiate stony corals originating from a wild-collected or mariculture source. The 147-page full-color guide is a deep dive into what custom officials should be looking for when they inspect CITES corals consignments to help them identify illegal imports, and includes detailed images and descriptions of 55 stony coral genera.
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New MicroTank Artisan P-1G Peninsula AIR
The latest variation of MicroTanks from Oceanbox Designs sports the Deco Dock display stand, creating a minimalist, floating illusion for the aquarium’s support structure.
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Fiji Cube Reveals ARF-20 Automatic Roller Filter System
Perfect for any aquarium, the Fiji Cube ARF-20 Automatic Roller Filter System keeps your tank’s water crystal clean and clear, helps to increase lighting penetration, and reduces maintenance, allowing you to enjoy and view your aquarium with higher clarity.
Freshwater
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New MicroTank Artisan P-1G Peninsula AIR
The latest variation of MicroTanks from Oceanbox Designs sports the Deco Dock display stand, creating a minimalist, floating illusion for the aquarium’s support structure.
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Is a Rio Negro Expedition the Ultimate Holiday Gift This Year?
Spending two weeks cruising the Rio Negro with the Project Piaba team in early 2023? Surprise your favorite aquarist!
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VIDEO: Leandro Sousa on Zebra Pleco Conservation
The iconic Zebra Pleco, Hypancistrus zebra, is front and center in aquarium news as nations meet in Panama for the 19th Conference of Parties as part of CITES. We turn to Dr. Leandro Sousa’s August 2022 video presenting insights into the plight of the Zebra Plecostomus in its native habitat.
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VIDEO: Who discovered the Zebra Pleco?
With all the happenings this week surrounding CITES and proposals to uplist Hypancistrus zebra from Appendix III to Appendix I (which would most likely eliminate all international trade in the species), it seems highly fitting to share this Leandro Sousa’s interview with…
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Brazil Shortsightedly Proposes Zebra Pleco for CITES Appendix I Listing
The 19th CoP occurs November 14-26, 2022, in Panama City, Panama. At this CoP, the government of Brazil has submitted a proposal to uplist H. zebra from the least restrictive CITES listing on Appendix III, to Appendix I, which is the most restrictive CITES listing. Some argue that the new proposals will lead to increased demand for illegally harvested and smuggled specimens of Zebra Pleco.
New Products
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Online Coral ID Workshops and BYOGUIDES are back!
The Online Coral ID Workshops with Russell Kelley and BYOGUIDES are back! 16 hours of training spanning 4 days, led by Russell Kelley,author of the Indo-Pacific Coral Finder (5 editions) & the Reef Finder, with assistance from Kevin Erickson.
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Skimmate Stein & Tea Arrives for Holiday Season
Slide-Loc debuts the Skimmate Stein and Skimmate Tea, just in time for fun holiday aquarist gift-giving.
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New MicroTank Artisan P-1G Peninsula AIR
The latest variation of MicroTanks from Oceanbox Designs sports the Deco Dock display stand, creating a minimalist, floating illusion for the aquarium’s support structure.
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Fiji Cube Reveals ARF-20 Automatic Roller Filter System
Perfect for any aquarium, the Fiji Cube ARF-20 Automatic Roller Filter System keeps your tank’s water crystal clean and clear, helps to increase lighting penetration, and reduces maintenance, allowing you to enjoy and view your aquarium with higher clarity.
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Is a Rio Negro Expedition the Ultimate Holiday Gift This Year?
Spending two weeks cruising the Rio Negro with the Project Piaba team in early 2023? Surprise your favorite aquarist!
News & Notes
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Comprehensive CITES Coral ID Guide Now Available
Indonesia is the world’s largest exporter of live coral, and stony corals are one of the most traded CITES-listed marine animals globally, A new coral identification addresses the need for a visual resource to differentiate stony corals originating from a wild-collected or mariculture source. The 147-page full-color guide is a deep dive into what custom officials should be looking for when they inspect CITES corals consignments to help them identify illegal imports, and includes detailed images and descriptions of 55 stony coral genera.
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OATA Addresses CITES Marine Ornamental Fish Proposal
On the agenda for CITES COP19 meeting yesterday (November 16) was an update on its proposal to examine the conservation of and trade in marine ornamental fish. This is a far-reaching proposal which could have a big effect on our industry.
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Brazil Shortsightedly Proposes Zebra Pleco for CITES Appendix I Listing
The 19th CoP occurs November 14-26, 2022, in Panama City, Panama. At this CoP, the government of Brazil has submitted a proposal to uplist H. zebra from the least restrictive CITES listing on Appendix III, to Appendix I, which is the most restrictive CITES listing. Some argue that the new proposals will lead to increased demand for illegally harvested and smuggled specimens of Zebra Pleco.
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OATA Joins Fellow Pet Trade Associations at CITES CoP19
On the agenda for the meeting, which looks at ways to ensure the sustainable trade in wildlife, are several items that would affect the global ornamental fish trade, including plans to move Zebra pleco (Hypancistrus zebra) from Appendix III to Appendix I – the highest level of restriction – and to put a number of freshwater stingray (Potamotrygon spp.) onto Appendix II.
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Conservationists release extinct-in-the-wild fish into natural habitat in Mexican river
With the help of local children, a team of conservationists has released more than 1,000 golden skiffia (Skiffia francesae), a freshwater fish found only in Mexico, into the species’ native range in the Teuchitlán River, Jalisco.
William Smith says:
Brazil should not have a say on the Zebra Pleco. It was Brazil who ignored the World's opinion when they pushed through all the dams. It was Brazil that allowed deforestation and mining.OATA Joins Fellow Pet Trade Associations at CITES CoP19 says:
[…] “We also remain concerned about the progress of the marine ornamental fish proposal. Our aim is always to ensure decisions are made on the best data and science for the benefit of people and the planet and we will continue to press for clarity and transparency about how this project will progress. We, along with OFI, will continue to offer our support to all that is planned for this proposal because it could have very far-reaching consequences for our industry.” […]Winnipeg says:
Is the comment above true? Seems like they had a part but wondering after reading that.Glady Moore says:
I am greatly amazed at the fishing of the advanced technology. Keep it up.Paul Loiselle says:
The black-striped fish doesn't match any Mexican species, while the barb and goby strongly support an Asian locale for the video footage. Wherever they are located, the platies are obviously doing very well for themselves.Nate says:
This platyfish pictured at the bottom looks very similar to x. Variatus 'La Minzita'.