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Finally the world's largest cave fish has a name!

Many Congratulations to Neelesh Dahanukar , raghavan and all the other authours.

Meet 'Neolissochilus pnar' from the Krem Um Ladaw and Krem Chympe in Meghalaya.

Check out the description in Vertebrate Zoology https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/101011/

Don't miss this lovely Exhibition of Native Indian Fish Photos by Meenkaran

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Hobbyists, please note the latest amendments to the Indian Wildlife Protection bill. The first 2 species list images are for Schedule l and the last one is for Schedule II.
Note: I have only provided the sections related to freshwater fishes.

Source - Meenkaran

A big thanks to for sharing this beautiful poster.

On this World Aquarium Day, we wish and hope that as our Hobby and the Ornamental Aquatic Trade has contributed not only to enrich and enliven the lives of countless hobbyists and enthusiasts for well over a 100+ years, it may do for many more to come.

We are all aware of the wonderful therapeutic effect of having and looking at aquarium fish in your home, has on your health.

A great reminder of this was the Pandemic, COVID19, the Ornamental Aquatic trade grew during these tough times, as people across the world had to sit at home and go through the absolutely unimaginable trauma and stress of not just the likelihood of contracting the virus but also the utmost sadness of losing a loved or near one. An aquarium at home kept things same, gave them company in these terrible times. We are not just happy but fell privileged to have played our part however small in making these tough times a little more bearable.

This trade and hobby and it's hobbyists have also silently but surely and with great determination and sacrifice contributed to science, to the discovery and documentation of species unknown to mankind before they were found by hobbyists and/or traders. This absolute massive contribution is sadly overlooked by many Icythologists who have themselves built their names and careers using specimens from the Aquarium Hobby. But we all still march on, unaffected.

We hope and look forward to seeing many young kids take up this hobby, who sadly are bereft of the exposure to nature that our older generation was exposed to. This hobby not only will help them learn about nature but also develop a caring attitude towards animals and nature too.

Our take on the Ban and proposed Elevation of Sahayadria denisoni to the Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Act of India. Providing it the same protection as a Tiger in the Wild making a Non Bailable offence to keep them at home too.

Hope the government and can see thatbit will be impossible to ban this fish from being collected as food and will only in turn lead to harassment of local fishermen. Especially with captive breeding technology available it should have been a move to do capacity building for captive breeding and then slowly phase out wild collection.

Aquarium hobbyists, please note that Sahyadria denisonii has been listed as a schedule 1 species under THE WILD LIFE (PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILL, 2021.

No more trade in this species is allowed anymore.

Looking forward to finally travelling inside India and using this beautiful equipment to take some lovely videos and pics, can't wait to combine the and

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BREAKING NEWS!!!

A very valid documentary and view of the Wild Caught Trade even in India. With calls from many groups here too, this is a very timely release. Most Importantly also a call for Exporters of Wild Caught Indian Ornamental fish to collaborate and spread awareness in a similar structured manner than becoming victims of unscientific calls for bans.

The Amazon and India share the absolutely unbelievable diversity in terms of species documented. We have as an Organisation contributed to the study, discovery and description of numerous species in the past decade in collaboration with some of the brightest and most progressive minds in the field of science, worldwide.

The complete 90 minute documentary Wild Caught: Aquarium Fish Trade of the Amazon is now available for free on Youtube.
It is the first documentary to examine the ethics and consequences of the collection of tropical fish from Amazonian rivers for the international aquarium trade.

As animal right activist groups are increasing the pressure on legislators and the pet industry to ban the capture and sale of wild tropical fish species, this film is a timely and detailed investigation into the sustainability and environmental consequences of the aquarium trade in the Amazon rainforest.

Are aquarium hobbyists who buy wild caught fish helping or hurting conservation efforts?
Can the populations of tropical fish species in Amazonas survive their repeated capture and export?
Are local communities benefiting from the trade in these remote regions?
Answers to these questions are provided in this documentary by some of the worlds leading researchers, local fish capturers, exporters, international importers and conservationists. Wild Caught is essential viewing for those who wish to become educated on a controversial topic which is crucial to conservation efforts in one the worlds most important aquatic ecosystems.
See the documentary for free here …
https://www.youtube.com/amazonmicrocosm
The opportunity to release this film for free was made possible by sponsorship from Quality Marine ( USA ), Tropical Marine Centre ( UK ) and Aquatropic ( USA ).
Production was funded by both conservation organisations and businesses/organisations within the aquarium fish trade.
Conservation International, Project Piaba, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association, Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft Zoologischer Fachbetriebe, American Cichlid Association, Bassleer Biofish, Segrest Farms, Ruinemans Aquarium, Aquarium Glaser, Sunbeam Aquarium, Common Sense Aquatics, Fish Mart, Aquarium Co-op, Aqueon, The Fishmongers’ Company, Freshwater Exotics, APET, Aquarium Zebra, Monster Aquarium, Carbonfund.org, The Aquarium Club of Edmonton, Mars Fishcare, Boston Aquarium Society, Richard Sneider / Earthbar, Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan, Michael & Christy Diniz Liffmann.
Endorsed by Ornamental Fish International, European Pet Organization, Norwegian Pet Trade Association, Shoal.

AMAZON MICROCOSM - YouTube Filmmaker Don McConnell shares samples of his work in the Brazilian Amazon region.Independent productions based in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.This channel offe...

When you have friend like customers. Thank you to our dear customer from Japan for their generosity.

Two New Loaches from the Western Ghats of India. Named after two Dear Friends, recognising their silent but massive contribution in not only Identification of multiple species but also in creating an Army of Icythologists across India thereby helping in fastening the process of mapping of the Icythofauna of the Western Ghats of India. Described by a team comprising of their students.

Many Congratulations to all of you on this fantastic discovery.

The A Team. These are the guys who make it all possible. The most hardworking bunch of boys. They would know more about fish that many many people. We are blessed to have such a hardworking team!

Thank you to our customer fromn the USA 🇺🇸 for their trust. These beauties have a long journey ahead. Safe travels!

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Thank you for your patience.

What is now the True Dawkinsia assimilis, all due to some great work done by my old friend .

These are definitely not as popular as the Dawkinsia apsara also described by Dr and Team. But these assimilis get an amazing sickle shaped dorsal fin that is an absolute beauty to look at. These can be see in videos shared by our dear friend

A great initiative in these dire times, by a dear friend and an ace Hobbyist! Do Good and Have Good, keeping that in mind, He is offering a high resolution image of his works, which are absolutely stunning! Dear friends and Hobbyists, this is time to stand with your fellow people in India. Maybe you keep fish from India or have visited India. We hope to see as many contributions happening as possible! Nothing Called Small in Charity!

A thriving underwater Habitat! This tributary of Sita nadi was teeming with Pethia setnai, Haludaria fasciata and Systomus sarana.

Another type of a In-Out view. A view of the outdoors from inside water. With the humble Rasbora sp. in the background.

This is again Sita Nadi. So for the uninitiated the word Nadi, means River.

Hope this brings a moment of peace to everyone affected by COVID in India and around the world. Our Best Wishes are with every one of them.