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Following on the heels of the interview with Kwan Ming Tam below about Geophagus, this post introduces a new species of the genus, which was just recently described. Part of the Brasiliensis species group, the fish is named Geophagus pirangaensis.
Are you interested in the ornamental aquatic fish trade, how aquarium fish are caught in their native waters, and conservation?
For the pike cichlid enthusiasts out there, Oliver Lucanus has posted a new video on YouTube. Titled “Pike cichlids, Crenicichla: guide to all the species from the Rio Xingu in nature and the aquarium,” the video discusses the 13 pike species found in the Rio Xingu. It’s a must see for you pike lovers!
This is the first of a two-part video, so stay tuned for the next one.
Effective May 1, the Brazilian government modified the rules governing native fish exports for the aquarium trade. The implication is that aquarists may now be able to more easily acquire some species. It also suggests some species that were previously not exportable may now be. What impact this will have on cichlid exports, if at all, is unclear.