The Weekend Aquarist - November 2025

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The Weekend Aquarist – November 2025 Issue

The November issue of The Weekend Aquarist brings together rare discoveries, inspiring journeys, expert insights, and stunning visuals from India’s freshwater, aquascaping, and marine worlds.

This month’s cover story features Channa amphibeus—a legendary native snakehead rediscovered after being lost to science for 85 years. We take you inside the fascinating story of its rediscovery and what it means for native fish conservation in India.

Travel with us to Ochiba Koi Studio, where two motorcycle designers are reimagining premium Koi breeding in India, and explore a Beginner’s Guide to 10 Japanese Koi Varieties for enthusiasts starting their Koi journey.

Our Native Fish Spotlight explores the remarkable Sisorid Catfishes of India with Balaji Vijaykrishnan, while the Entrepreneur Spotlight features Nikhil Sood of India Gills & Best4Pets.in, one of India’s pioneers of online live fish delivery.

Aquascaping lovers will enjoy coverage of TIAS 2025 – The Indian Aquascaping Summit, a detailed breakdown of Josh Sim’s IAPLC 2025 winning aquascape by Debraj Ghosh, and a Plant Spotlight on Pogostemon helferi, the little star of aquascaping.

The issue also includes Marine Chronicles: Life in a Tidepool by Beta Mahatvaraj, offering a beautiful glimpse into coastal marine life from Havelock Island.

The November edition is a rich blend of education, conservation, aquascaping artistry, entrepreneurship, and field exploration—crafted for hobbyists, professionals, and nature lovers alike.