PBS Broadcast Spotlights Water Pollution Issues
The PBS program “Poisoned Waters” provides evidence of the degree to which human development and other activities threaten our aquatic heritage.
Don't Release Fish Into the Wild!
Specimens of Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus, the vermiculated sailfin pleco, have been collected from South African rivers, so the government of South Africa is considering legislation aimed at controlling invasive organisms, including fish.
Our Hobby Blamed for Reef Damage
The aquarium trade remains in focus as a contributor to reef degradation. The issues, therefore, remain much as they were a decade ago. Rather than being seen as a tool for education about reefs and reef conservation, the aquarium trade is seen as part of the problem.
Is Our Hobby In Trouble?
During tough economic times, does the aquarium industry find itself struggling, or flourishing?
Bringing Back the Rare Logperches
John Tullock introduces us to three species of Logperches, discussing the concept of using a common species as a breeding surrogate to devise propagation techniques prior to working with a related rare or endangered species.
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I enjoy seeing the traditional Yasha / Candy Cane pistol pairing. In my own tank, I have a Yasha paired with a Tiger pistol. While the Tiger is a bit more aggressive than the Candy Cane, these two have still bonded well and the Yasha will occasionally put the Tiger in its place if he gets too ornery. The Tiger *will* rearrange your substrate *FAR* more than a Candy Cane, so be defensive with your rockwork so it doesn't suddenly collapse into a burrow. I will say that if you're going to try this pairing, and they *will* pair, make sure your Yasha is at its mature size. An immature Yasha and a full-size Tiger is a bad match and the Yasha will get shoved around by the Tiger.