Quarantine aquariums are essential for the serious hobbyist. They are the best way to prevent serious fish diseases.
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3 New Species: Parachiloglanis immaculata, Glyptothorax rara and Glyptothorax medogensis
Parachiloglanis immaculata, Glyptothorax rara, and Glyptothorax medogensis, three new species of sisorid catfishes are described from the lower Yarlung Tsangpo River, Xizang, China.
6.4.2. Polishing Filtration in an Aquarium Filter
The term βpolishing filtrationβ is often used in the aquarium hobby. It is the filtration of small visible particles in the water by a very fine mechanical filter such as packed polyester floss.
12.2. Treatments Summary for Fish Diseases
Treatments Summary for Fish Diseases – this article provides a list of treatments that are supported by science.
Publication: The diversity of freshwater fish species from Lago Cocibolca (Lake Nicaragua)
Researchers present a history of the diversity of freshwater fish species from Lago Cocibolca (Lake Nicaragua), describing the history of biological explorations in the lake from the first record in 1519 to the 52 species recognised in the lake currently, from bull sharks, sawfish to the 18 species of cichlids that inhabit this amazing lake.
New species: Hypostomus minotauros
Hypostomus minotauros, a new species of blunt-headed pleco is described from the Rio Tocantins basin.
New Species: Garra hexagonarostris
πΊππππ βππ₯ππππππππ π‘πππ , a new species from Chindwin basin, Manipur, northeast India is described. Belonging to the ‘proboscis species group’ of πΊππππ with a prominent hexagon-shaped unilobed proboscis and series of conical tubercles, this new species is very distinctive.
New species: Pareiorhaphis torrenticola
πππππππβππβππ π‘ππππππ‘πππππ, a new species of rheophilic loricariid catfish is described from the ManhuaΓ§u River, Doce River Basin, Eastern Brazil. This new species compared to congeners from the Doce River basin has traits that represent important adaptations for living in torrential habitats.
Research: Observations on the courtship behaviour of Deocata Pipefish Microphis deocata
In this study researchers present data on the courtship and spawning of ππππππβππ ππππππ‘π, the rainbow belly pipefish or deocata pipefish. This species is highly sought after in the hobby due to its attractive colouration and uniqueness. However, it faces threats from habitat destruction and overfishing for the ornamental fish trade.
11.1.2. Spots on the Head of Fish
A very common disease of small cichlids and sometimes other types of fish is the appearance of small white spots, like fluffy pimples, on both sides of the fishβs head. This is called βcanal neuromast inflammationβ or βCNIβ.
