The Weekend Aquarist Magazine | March 2025 | Print Edition

Editor’s Note – March 2025

The momentum we've seen since launching The Weekend Aquarist just a couple of months ago has been incredible—and March is shaping up to be our most exciting edition yet! Every message, story share, and subscription reaffirms our belief that India needs a platform dedicated to the aquarium hobby, fishkeeping,aquascaping, and the people behind this beautiful hobby.

This month, we're proud to feature a rich mix of stories—from aquascaping excellence to native fish discoveries and inspiring journeys across the community.

Here’s what’s inside the March Edition:

• Our cover feature highlights the Top 3 Aquascapes of TGIAA 2025, with in-depth interviews with the winning artists.

• Glimpses from the Nature Aquarium Festival 2025, the annual celebration of aquascapers and nature aquarium enthusiasts in Bengaluru.

• Beta Mahatvaraj introduces us to another Indian beauty—Neochela dadiburjori, a native species worth celebrating.

• Suneal Mendonca continues his deep dive into Tanganyikan cichlids with a spotlight on the Calvus.

• Meet Rahul G Kumar, the Reluctant Aquarist, a researcher and ichthyologist with a unique perspective on the hobby.

• In Hobbyist Spotlight, we feature Debraj Ghosh from Kolkata, as he shares his aquascaping journey and learnings.

• In Entrepreneur Spotlight, meet Abhisek Mallick, whose journey from shrimp breeding to launching Blue Vale Life Tech is truly inspiring.

• A new section on Plants by Dr.Nataraj, PhD, Still Water Aquatics, Plants Division.

Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned aquarist, or just someone fascinated by underwater worlds, we're here to celebrate the passion we all share.

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