Aquarium Fish International - January 2011

FEATURES
26 FARMING DAMSELS
These hardy damselfish cultivate and defend their algae farms.
By Scott W. Michael

34 FIVE AFRICAN CATFISH
There are many species of nocturnal Synodontis catfish that fare well in aquariums and are popular with fishkeepers.
By David Sands, Ph.D.




40 WILLIAM T. INNES: THE AQUARIUM LIFE
Modern aquarists will enjoy this intimate stroll down memory lane with the grandson of the "Dean of American Aquarists" William T. Innes.
By William Innes Homer, Ph.D.

48 CAPTIVE-BRED VERSUS WILD-CAUGHT MARINE FISH
The choice may seem obvious, but there are a lot of factors at play between tank-raised and collected specimens.
By Stephen Bitter

54 PACHYPANCHAX KILLIFISH
Pachypanchax are suitable for a small, species-specific aquarium, where they may even breed.
By Paul V. Loiselle, Ph.D.

64 A MORAY FOR THE BRACKISH SET
Gymnothorax tile, commonly known as the "freshwater moray eel," is actually a brackish species.
By David A. Lass

106 TINY CORAL CORRALS
Most of these coral types are are perfect for nano-tanks, but a few aren't.
By Dan Theisen

112 ROSY AND CHERRY BARBS
These loose shoalers come in a variety of colors and fin types, and they are not picky about their water.
By David A. Lass

COLUMNS
6 Freshwater Q&A
12 The Aquabotanist
18 Reef Aquarist
22 Adventures in Fish Breeding
68 Fresh Fish
70 Saltwater Q&A
72 FishKidz
128 Aquarist's Notebook: Freshwater Algae-Eaters/Fish Chat

DEPARTMENTS
2 Editor's Corner
24 Aquabits
25 FishChannel.com
73 Buyer's Guide & Reader Reward
74 Livestock Section (Wholesale Only)
76 Online Marketplace
122 Dealer & Classified Advertising
124 Aquarium Clubs & Societies
126 Ad Index

FAMA
From the pages of Freshwater and Marine Aquarium
86 AquaticMaestro
88 Sand Mail
92 Wet Vet
96 Popular Freshwater Tropicals
100 Reef Notes
102 Freshwater Forum
118 In the Fish Room
120 Species Profile: Ritteri Anemone

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