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What began as a digital-first magazine has grown into a multi-platform ecosystem that includes a print and digital magazine, a long-form podcast, field features, interviews, and expert-led storytelling. The platform connects hobbyists, breeders, aquascapers, scientists, conservationists, and industry professionals through shared experience and evidence-based knowledge.

 

At its core, The Weekend Aquarist exists to document, educate, and connect — because every fish has a story, and every river has a voice.

 

Guest Editors & Editorial Contributors

 

The Weekend Aquarist is supported by an extended editorial and guest editor circle comprising experienced aquarists, researchers, breeders, and conservation voices. These contributors help shape editorial direction and ensure accuracy, depth, and integrity across the platform.

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• Beta Mahatvaraj — Indian native fish expert & conservation

• Rajeev Raghavan — Freshwater biodiversity & conservation science

• Adip Sajjan Raj — Master Aquascaper

• Debraj Ghosh — Aquascaping

• Rahul G. Kumar — Aquatic research & conservation

• Dr. Nataraj — Aquatic plants expert

• Sumer Tiwari — Ornamental fish breeding & global hobbyist perspective

• Suneal Mendonca — African cichlid rearing & breeding

• Sanjay Khandagale — Ornamental fish breeding & aquaculture

• Abhisek Mallick — Freshwater shrimps & nutrition science​

 

Together, this collective ensures that The Weekend Aquarist remains grounded in real-world experience, scientific credibility, and responsible storytelling.

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Foundational Support

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From the inception of the idea through every issue published so far, Adip Sajjan Raj — Managing Director, Still Water Aquatics & ADA India — and his team have been a constant source of encouragement and support.

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Their belief in building a credible, knowledge-first aquarium media platform from India has played a meaningful role in sustaining The Weekend Aquarist at every step of its journey.

 

Contribute

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The Weekend Aquarist welcomes contributions from hobbyists, breeders, aquascapers, researchers, conservationists, photographers, and industry professionals who wish to share meaningful experiences and knowledge with the wider aquarium community.

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📩 editor@weekendaquarist.com

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All submissions are reviewed and selected based on editorial relevance, factual accuracy, and alignment with our values of quality, credibility, responsible fishkeeping, and community integrity.