Issue3

Welcome to Australian Aquarium Magazine (AAM) eNews3

Welcome to Issue 3 of Australian Aquarium Magazine. This issue is, in my opinion, our best work yet and I’m very pleased with the content we bring to you in this magazine.

We hope by now you have become attached to this very special niche publication. We are especially chuffed by all the positive feedback we are getting.

Richmond Loh discusses algal control and gives us a quick guide to goldfish. Adrian Tappin gives us the “bow” down on archerfish and Christian Hofmann discusses algal grazing organisms in the marine aquarium. In addition, Rolly McKay discusses his views on molecular biology as it applies to transgenic Zebra Danios!

What’s New

AAM is continually improving the design and layout catering to new departments, section and styles. We are now an international magazine so we want to emphasize and show off Australian aquatic animals.
We have now included quick guides on keeping aquatic animals, not forgetting the common fish sold in stores that we all take for granted.

Issue Three Feature Overview

Cover Fish & Centrefold Poster
accompanied by Budi Lukman's amazing photography, Christian Hofmann gives us the facts on the Red Spotted Blenny (Blenniella chrysospilos)

Australian Natives

The Archer fish

Adrian Tappin gives us the bow down on this amazing fish.

NEW Quick Guides

Matthew Begaud our resident catfish expert discusses the genus Ancistrus - the bristlenose catfish.

NEW Quick Guides

Dr. Ricmond Loh explains goldfish care and gives us a complete care guide.

Goldfish Carassius auratus

NEW Product Review

Anthony Ramsey reviews the Aqua Genie. This surprisingly new filtration system that aims to make cleaning faster and a more pleasurable experience.

http://www.aquagenie.com.au

The Fish Vet – Dr. Ricmond Loh and Christian Hofmann explain ways to minimise the dreaded algal blooms especially now as we head into the warmer months.

1,2,3 Easy – Selecting your marine fish

By Paul Talbot

Fish selection is one of the most overlooked aspects of marine fish keeping and yet it is the first step to being able to maintain an amazing marine aquarium. Some fish are very easy to keep in the environment offered in a regular marine aquarium, while other fish will require very specific conditions and will usually die if offered the same level of care. Some fish will turn your aquarium into a beautiful and peaceful biosphere while others into a chaotic boxing ring.

Voting is now open for the Pimp Your Tank competition
everyone is welcome to cast a vote for the entries in this years competition. Vote online at:
www.pimpyourtank.com/Home_Pimp.html

Ponds & Water Gardens

KOI – living art
By Bradley Bradley
Koi carp (also called nishikigoi amongst hobbyists) are the coloured ornamental variety of Cyprinus carpio, orignally developed in Japan and now spread around the world. Primarily, koi are appreciated for their colours and pattern when viewed from above.

While they can be kept in an aquarium, they really should kept in ponds, both as they are large fish that require large volumes of water and to best appreciate their colouration. Highly prized, they range from a few dollars to many thousands of dollars in price.

The Planted Aquarium

Feng Shui & Water Features

Dr. Pond – Paul Shelbourne from Water Features online explains the ancient art of Feng Shui and how best to apply it to your water garden.

“The positive flow of Chi is vital to a garden and its movement throughout should be free and uninhibited. Barriers to Chi must be removed and in cases where this is impracticable Feng Shui cures can be employed to allow for the smooth flow if Chi.“

Java Fern – By David Midgley

It may sound like a bold claim, but it is simple truth: This species is the single best freshwater aquarium plant for virtually everyone with an aquarium. No other aquatic plant is as adaptable, hardy and interesting. What plant is this?
Java fern (Microsorum pteropus).

GM Glowfish

Shedding Light on GloFish
Rolly Mackay sheds the light on the new transgenic fish Danios
for the aquarium hobby.

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