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The Trumpet Knifefish – Rhamphichthys rostratus
This month's Quick Catch: The Trumpet Knifefish (Rhamphichthys rostratus), also known as the Ossa Knifefish — a fascinating South American species with a trumpet-like snout and unique electrical discharge abilities.
Plant of the Month: Jungle Val (Vallisneria americana “Gigantea”)
Plant of the Month: Jungle Val (Vallisneria americana "Gigantea") — the hardy, low-maintenance background plant that can reach up to 6 feet and creates a stunning underwater forest in any freshwater aquarium.
The African Ropefish – Erpetoichthys calabaricus
The very first Quick Catch! The African Ropefish (Erpetoichthys calabaricus) — the snake-like, escape-artist fish from West and Central Africa that's surprisingly peaceful, long-lived, and one of Mike's all-time favorites.