Aquarium Fish International

INSIDE FEATURES
20 Shrimpgobies for Nano-Reefs
These shrimpgobies are relatively new to the hobby.
By Scott W. Michael

30 Three Tough Planted Tanks
One expert made these "impossible" planted tanks into a reality.
By David Lass

38 Clubs and Stores Working Together
Here are 15 ways aquarium societies can become indespensible partners with local pet shops.
By John Todaro

46 Seeking Cichla?
Find out about the peacock bass (Cichla) genus being reorganized and the author's trip to a Cichla habitat.
By Robert J. Goldstein

54 Two Popular Tetras
Learn to keep neon and cardinal tetras successfully.
By Neale Monks

66 When the Power Goes Out
There are easy steps you can take to keep fish alive in a blackout.
By Lisa Newman

COLUMNS
6 Freshwater Q&A.
By Mike Wickham

10 FishKidz.
By David A. Lass

14 The Aquabotanist
By Scott Hieber

65 Species Profile
By David A. Lass

72 What's New?
By Mark Smith

76 Adventures in Fish Breeding.
By Mike Hellweg

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

80 Saltwater Q&A.
By Scott W. Michael

112 Focus on Fish: Barbs.
By Mike Wickham

DEPARTMENTS
1 Editor's Corner
18 Aquabits
19 FishChannel.com
82 Product Showcase & Reader Reward
83 Livestock Section (Wholesale Only)
89 Online Marketplace
105 Dealer & Classified Advertising
108 Aquarium Clubs & Societies
111 Ad Index

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