Friday Photospread: Lured Back to Guppies
What are you missing if you don’t have guppies in your fishroom? Sumer Tiwari’s pro-guppy arguments are strong enough to convince you to start a guppy tank!
Collection Trip to India: Part 1
The first installment of Sumer Tiwari’s Collection Trip to Western Ghats of India where he photographed fishes endemic to India in their natural habitat.
Silent Baby Fish Killers - Freshwater Hydra
Everything you want to know about freshwater Hydra and how to deal with this pest in your aquarium.
Fishes + Cartoons = Fishtoons, Part-2
Illustrator Kunal KunduI blends Sumer Tiwari’s love for fishes and cartoons into one final, charming product – Fishtoons. This time around – Apistogramma luelingi and Etroplus canarensis.
Friday Photospread: Care and Breeding of Corydoras melini
Sumer Tiwari describes his experience with Corydoras melini, from acquisition to spawning and rearing the fry. Bloodworms were the main diet for adults and juveniles.
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Jim, I feel compelled to point out that we're talking about Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. There is pretty much zero chance of these animals, mainly originating from tropical climates, being able to become "dangerous and expensive scourges" in this far northern region. The concern you express would be equivalent to suggesting that corals and clownfish could become invasive species in Lake Superior.Jim Sweeney says:
I would suggest the aquarium trade advocates and others work with the City of Winnipeg and other governments to find compromises that will allow responsible owners to enjoy their pets and hobbies and prevent those animals from getting released into the wild. Many of our pet and hobby animals have been intentionally and inadvertently released and have become dangerous and expensive scourges in many habitats around the planet. We have to accept our roles in this.In The Trade: Stunning Blue-eye Panaques says:
[…] other Panaque species, make sure they have driftwood to chew on as well as algae wafers. Repashy Morning Wood gel diet is perfect for these or other wood-feeding species. The small size of these are about 2″, so […]Scott Wells says:
Nicely written. Most importantly it highlights some of the tactics and strategies used by animal rights organizations to skew the facts. Such organizations have their place (and I support many if them), however many also resort to questionable practices to suit their particular agenda. As a long time aquarist, I can speak from experience on this hobby. I know nothing about Ball Pythons, the reptile hobby, etc. Nonetheless, city administrators/law makers should do their due diligence before passing any type of law or policy, including soliciting feedback from experts, as well as proponents and opponents. In this case, the wellbeing of an animal is in play along with the values of the city populace. Those aren’t always congruent.Lynnea Parker says:
Great article, glad you're revealing the true intent of these extreme animal rights groups. Their sole purpose is to end ownership of animals. They don't care about actual welfare issues. It's important to keep lobbying the city to not allow any of these proposed changes based on collusion with Zoocheck and World Animal Protection.