Aquarium Fish International

FEATURES
20 MAINTAINING THE COMFORT ZONE
Get an overview of aquarium heaters and chillers for temperature control.
By Stephen G. Noble

26 INTRODUCING THE JACK DEMPSEY!
This fish was named after the boxer for a reason - but in the end, it's not as tough as some other cichlids.
By Lisa Newman

32 BUTTERFLIES THAT THRIVE
Some butterflyfish species can be hardy home aquarium residents.
By Scott W. Michael

38 THE POPULAR PLATIES AND SWORDTAILS
These easy-to-keep and easy-to-breed fish can bring a splash of color to your tank.
By Jeff Howe

COLUMNS
8 Freshwater Q&A.
By Mike Wickham

10 FishKidz.
By David A. Lass

14 The Aquabotanist.
By Scott Hieber

46 Secrets to Society Success.
By John Todaro

48 Adventures in Fish Breeding.
By Mike Hellweg

50 Reef Aquarist.
By J. Charles Delbeek, M.Sc.

52 Saltwater Q&A.
By Scott W. Michael

56 Species Profile: Bluetail Goodea.
By David Lass

71 Mini Profile: Glass Catfish

80 Focus on Fish: Unusual Livebearers.
By Mike Wickham

DEPARTMENTS
1 Editor's Corner
18 Aquabits
19 FishChannel.com
54 Product Showcase & Reader Reward
57 Livestock Section (Wholesale Only)
62 Online Marketplace
74 Dealer & Classified Advertising
76 Aquarium Clubs & Societies
79 Ad Index

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