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August Issue: On the Cover
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The unlikely duo on this month’s cover is a Periclimenes sp. shrimp and its host anemone. Not a lot is known about these shrimps, which are typically found living on an anemone or coral colony. While they are thought to be cleaners of their host organisms, they may also prey on their hosts’ tissues—but at a rate that does not usually cause serious harm. In any case, such pairs can be successfully kept in an appropriate aquarium; this month Kieron Dodds looks at some useful—and not so useful—reef-cleanup crustaceans in Part 1 of his two-part series, “Cleanup in Aisle Three: Marine & Reef Janitors.”
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Feature Articles:
Ancistrus dolichopterus: An Approach to Its Maintenance and Reproduction
Author: José María Cid Ruiz
This catfish may seem long overdue for a shave, but don’t grab those clippers just yet! A devotee of this bristlenose catfish details the unique biology of this species, including its stay-at-home dads.
Anything but Tetras! The Joy of Keeping Pencilfish
Author: Gary A. MacDonald
If you’re bored of common tetras, pencilfish might make an excellent alternative for a schooling community fish. Learn about this small-mouthed and highly tolerant species, along with its complex yet rewarding breeding behavior.
Biotodoma cupido: A Delicate and Peaceful Eartheater
Author: Radek Bednarczuk
Who knew that Cupid could be so shy? Read about a serene eartheater named after the son of Venus that always needs a place to hide.
Cichlids of the Ornamental Fish & Aquarium Show in Duisburg, Germany
Author: Iggy Tavares
Surround yourself with cichlids of all shapes and sizes! The author pays a visit to one of the largest fish shows held in Germany, where thousands of cichlids are put on display in some of the largest tanks seen yet.
Cleanup in Aisle Three: Marine & Reef Janitors Part 1
Author: Kieron Dodds
Our marine connoisseur details the pros and cons of several popular reef cleaner organisms and recommends fairly radical changes in the commonly accepted protocols for their care and stocking rates.
Effective Use of Epiphytes in the Nature Aquarium
Author: Takashi Amano
The maestro of aquatic-plant layouts introduces us to some unplanted plants for the Nature Aquarium and elaborates on their unique and specialized caretaking.
Eleven Feet of Heaven
Author: Jeff Walmsley
So big, it needed its own home. The author describes the complex array of materials used to construct an aquatic behemoth, and why an atypical substrate was chosen to sustain it.
Mediterranea Discus Championship in Italy
Author: Francesco Denitto, PhD
A visit to the fourth Mediterranea Discus championship, a biennial contest hosted by some of the biggest discus groups in Italy, featuring photos of some of the top winners!
Pisces of Red and Gold: the Bustling Aquarium Markets of China
Author: Stan Sung
Our fearless explorer journeys to China, surveying a myriad of streets populated with markets presenting some of the world’s most exotic aquarium specimens.
The Bermuda Killie
Author: Joshua Wiegert
There’s more to experience in Bermuda than sandy beaches and suntans—would you believe slogging through a lovers’ lake full of mud and stinging creatures? A committed collector describes his struggles to capture the dazzling killifish found only in this island paradise.
