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Jack Wattley, Discus King, Passes Away at 95
The Discus community has lost one of its true pioneers with the passing of Jack Wattley in early October, 2018.

Ideal Beginner Freshwater Aquarium Fish: AMAZONAS Staff Picks
It’s not so much about publishing a list of easy fish for your first aquarium, but rather it’s about conveying a mindset that will prepare the new aquarium hobbyist for success.

Gorgeous New Tetra Species Described
Researchers use genetic tools to discover and describe a beautiful new Hyphessobrycon sp. tetra from Northeastern Brazil.

Seen In The Trade: Glorious Freshwater Eels!
A writhing mass of uniquely-patterned eel-like fishes in a net seemed to jump out of the email inbox, demanding attention. But what are they?

Hiding in Plain Sight: A New Miniature Killifish
Killifish keepers may recognize Spectrolebias costae, a challenging annual micro-killi. Based on new genetic evidence, there could be a second species floating around in the aquarium hobby.
VIDEO Inside Look: AMAZONAS Magazine “FRESHWATER STING says:
[…] That’s right, you can now get Inside Look, your exclusive sneak peek at the brand new issue of the aquarium magazine AMAZONAS, in video format! Host Alex Rose walks you through the latest issue, FRESHWATER STINGRAYS, the September/October 2023 edition. You can still get the FRESHWATER STINGRAYS Inside Look in a readable format as well! […]