News & Notes

New, Huge Cavefish Species, Neolissochilus pnar, Described

Researchers have recently discovered an exciting new species of subterranean cavefish in Northeastern India. The largest cave fish in the world is a member of the cyprinid family.

06 Jul 3:34 PM 0 Read More...

Restrictive LACEY Act Amendments Proposed Again

Just last spring and summer, the entire pet trade was at risk when nationwide whitelists and interstate trade restrictions were proposed to be enacted through amendments to the Lacey Act. They failed to pass, but now the Lacey Act proposals have been resubmitted and everything is right back where it started last time.

19 May 5:52 PM 0 Read More...

Florida FWC to Reevaluate Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Rulemaking

A wide range of industry experts and competing businesses recently joined together to stave off industry-killing whitelist proposals in the state of Florida. Such cooperation is much needed for the good of the aquarium trade at the local and national level. Image courtesy Nautilus Tropical Fish Wholesale.

19 May 3:58 PM 0 Read More...

All Hands On Deck In Florida's FWC vs. Pet Trade Fight

Florida’s pet trade and pet owners are facing a full-on assault on their ability to keep, culture, and sell the vast majority of organisms that currently make up the pet trade. In short, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proposing two variations on a strict white list approach to pet trade regulation in the name of preventing future invasive species problems. These proposals may restrict the total amount of species across all subsets of the pet hobby to as few as perhaps only 200 total species across the entirety of the pet trade.

04 May 8:35 PM 4 Read More...

VIDEO: Antique Uranium Ruba Rombic Fish Bowls

In the latest newsletter from The Museum of Aquarium and Pet History, Gary Bagnall presents a fascinating look at a spectacular rarity from a bygone era

08 Mar 4:05 PM 0 Read More...