Talks

After we found an undescribed Rhadinoloricaria species about 10 years ago in one certain area at the peruvian Río Nanay, we finally wanted to explore more habitats to find this particular species. Of course we found on that trip some more species, some expected but also some unexpected.

A famous group in the subfamily Loricariinae are the so-called whiptails of the Rineloricaria-group. Due to its huge distribution all over the south american continent the species of this group are very versatile in their needs. The talk leads through an overview but also focusses on special topics like best practices for the reproduction.

Endemic species of the aquatic habitats in the andes are facing a plenty of different dangers. The talk shows examples of endemic species and how they get threatened.

This talk is about the small country of Ecuador, which is left behind between its larger neighbors Peru and Colombia when it comes to aquarium-oriented travel. This country is ideal for fishing trips as the source of many large rivers is located here. The most famous of these can be found in the title of the lecture alongside the country's most famous mountain. With many pictures and videos, it gives listeners an impression of Ecuador and its fish fauna.

Even though the biodiversity in the waters of the Andes is significantly lower than in the lowlands, there are still some interesting species in these streams and rivers. The talk presents all catfish found in Peru and Ecuador between 500 and 2000 m above sea level.

Astroblepus is the only genus in the loricariid sister family Astroblepidae. One can find the fascinating species of this unique genus in the high elevations of the Andes. The talk gives an overview of the species and shows how to catch them in their natural habitat.

In addition to the beautiful Andean and tropical landscapes of Peru, the talk shows various streams and rivers from the Río Ucayali basin with the fish fauna found there. Due to differences in fishing locations visited, up to 1,400 m above sea level, the fishing methods are also adapted to the conditions of the water.

The very unique country Costa Rica is known for its high biodiversity. But mostly no one cares about the fauna below water. This talk shows the biodiversity of this beautiful country above and below the waterline.

The aquatic biotopes in Peru show a large diversity from crystal-clear mountain creeks to muddy streams in the jungle. This talk gives an overview of some habitats and the fish collected there.

The unique Loricariinae genus Rhadinoloricaria is poorly known in the hobby. In addition to a short overview of the different species and habitats, the first attempts of breeding in captivity are presented.

A detailed overview of the species within the Pseudohemiodon group. Besides the habitat of these specialized catfishes, also the interesting breeding strategy is described.

The Loricariinae are a very versatile and numerous subfamily of the well-known plecos. This talk gives an overview of the different strategies to survive, including reproduction.

The genus Ixinandria was known only from preserved specimens for a long time. Some years ago a German aquarist brought live specimens and introduced them into the hobby.

Peru has many beautiful rivers and is known as a hotspot of aquatic diversity. The Río Itaya is one of these rivers and harbors a wealth of Loricariinae species.