Mumbai, India - January 30, 2026 - The Weekend Aquarist, India’s first magazine dedicated exclusively to the aquarium hobby, has announced the release of its January 2026 issue, marking the publication’s first anniversary since its launch on January 26, 2025.

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Over the past year, The Weekend Aquarist has carved a unique space in India’s hobby media landscape by bringing together conservation experts, hobbyists, researchers, and members of the aquarium trade through its monthly digital and print magazine and its growing podcast platform. With a strong editorial focus on Indian native fish species, sustainable fishkeeping, and responsible aquarium practices, the magazine has steadily built a loyal readership across India and abroad.

 

Key Stories in the January 2026 Issue

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• The Tiger of Indian Rivers

A compelling conversation with Steve Lockett of the Mahseer Trust, examining the current state of conservation of India’s endangered Mahseer species. The article explores challenges such as habitat fragmentation, policy gaps, and the critical role of science-led conservation in protecting these iconic river fish.

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• Altum Angels – From the Orinoco to the Aquarium

An in-depth feature tracing the journey of the majestic Altum Angelfish from the blackwater rivers of the Orinoco basin to aquariums around the world, blending history, exploration, and modern-day captive care insights.

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• Exploring Kraken Habitat – The Kraken Habitat Story

A visual and narrative exploration of Kraken Habitat, a one-of-its-kind conservation-led facility that showcases native fish, reptiles, birds, and ecosystems, with a strong emphasis on education, awareness, and ethical animal husbandry.

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A Year of Building a Knowledge-Driven Hobby

Since its inception, The Weekend Aquarist has consistently highlighted Indian biodiversity, featured first-person accounts from breeders and explorers, and published beginner-friendly how-to guides, plant and fish spotlights, and long-form interviews with subject matter experts. The platform has increasingly become recommended reading for students, young hobbyists, educators, and conservation-minded aquarists.

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Anniversary Offers

To mark its first anniversary, The Weekend Aquarist has announced a special Student Access Initiative:

• 3 months of complimentary access to the Digital Edition

• Followed by an optional subscription at Rs.99 per month or Rs.999 per annum (12 monthly issues)

 

This initiative is aimed at encouraging young adults and students to learn the aquarium hobby responsibly, with a strong foundation in ecology, conservation, and ethical fishkeeping.

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In addition, a collectible Print Edition of The Weekend Aquarist is available via Annual Subscription, designed especially for readers who value physical keepsakes. Each print issue includes collectible postcard-style species information, a centrefold poster, and other exclusive print-only elements.

• Print Subscription: Rs. 2,250 for 12 issues (inclusive of shipping within India)

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