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June Issue: On the Cover
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What’s in a name? In the case of this Aphyosemion bitaeniatum from Lagos, Nigeria, it could be an awful lot. This fish is considered by some to be the same species as Aphyosemion bivittatum, while others consider them separate species, and many think there is a complex of several closely related species. However, by breeding together only fish from a single population, killie aquarists avoid taxonomic nightmares while preserving a genetic diversity as close to natural as possible.
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Feature Articles:
A Look at Some Groupers & Hinds
Author: James W. Fatherree
Planning on keeping a grouper in that 75-gallon marine setup? Think again! Some members of the subfamily Epinephelinae grow to several feet long—find out which can be successfully kept, and what their minimum requirements are.A Review of Fundulopanchax gardneri
Author: Anthony C. Terceira
With a Focus on Maintenance and Population Variability The author outlines the complex history and classification of this popular killifish, with a focus on optimal living conditions, breeding, and its widely variable populations.AKA Convention Schedule
Author: N/A
Welcome to this year’s American Killifish Association (AKA) Convention in Syracuse, New York! Workshops, fish sales, and special guest speakers—what more could a killie fanatic ask for?Beyond Species Preservation: A Contribution by Killie Nuts to the General Hobby
Author: David E. Boruchowitz
TFH’s Editor in Chief takes a look at what makes divergent fish populations special, and why killie nuts’ devotion to their preservation has proven a good attitude for many other aquarists.Binomial Nomenclature: A Primer
Author: Donna M. Recktenwalt
This crash course in the foreign roots, vocabulary, and structure of scientific names will help make the name game a bit easier for the dedicated fishkeeper and casual taxonomist.Characins of the La Plata Basin
Author: Ivan Gonzalez and Stan Sung
Two of fishkeeping’s most dedicated explorers invite us along on an expedition to one of South America’s largest river basins, home to a large and diverse variety of tetras and other characiform fishes.Earth Day Special: Get TFH Digital for $1!
Author: TFH
In honor of Earth Day, Tropical Fish Hobbyist is offering a 1-year subscription to our digital version for only $1. Act now - this offer only lasts 24 hours! Call 1-888-859-9034, visit our subscription page and enter promo code EDAY, or send an email to customersupport@tfh.com with your name and phone number, and a representative will contact you.From Goldfish Bowl to Planted Discus Tank: My Life With Fish
Author: Andy Rich
A veteran fish hobbyist and plant entrepreneur relates his lifetime experiences, from a modest childhood goldfish bowl to an elaborate and effective hi-tech planted discus setup.Getting Hooked on Killies
Author: Carl Peterson
For some of us, there’s a single type of fish we hold above all others. This is a chronicle of one man’s initial encounter—and lifelong love—of killifish.Iwagumi Layouts Based on Rock Characteristics in the Nature Aquarium
Author: Takashi Amano
The aquatic-plant master explains how unique characteristics of rocks from different environments can make for breathtaking—and varied—iwagumi “rock-garden” aquascapes.Knee Deep in the Kapuas
Author: Tony Pinto
Kuching, Pontianak, Kuala Lumpur. The author’s exotic and complex itinerary is matched only by the variety of species encountered. From catfish to bettas, you’ll never know what aquatic gems you might bring home from the Kapuas.The Clown of Killies: Epiplatys annulatus
Author: Mike Hellweg
The colorful stripes of the clown killie, coupled with its miniature size, make it great for smaller setups. Here an expert aquarist gives us all the essentials for this species, from maintenance to spawning.
