Miniature Mandarin Beer Mug Diner
Last year, as my interest in mandarins was being rejuvenated, I searched the internet for recent happenings in the world of the Genus Synchiropus. Beyond the obvious reports of reproduction and rearing, I was interested to know if things were changing in the way...
Marine Breeding: From Redfish to Your Fish
What food and game fish aquaculture can teach us about raising ornamentals Aquaculture is nothing new. In fact, its origins can be traced back to 2,500 BC when the ancient Egyptians grew tilapia in earthen and stone ponds. Modern aquaculture has made a wealth of...
When is a larva a larva and a fry a fry?
My recent blog entry on the microscopic gourami raised a curious question: what is the difference between larvae and fry? This is a good question and helps illustrates some of the confusion that terminology creates within such a broad field. Is a Blue Tang always...
The Microscopic Gourami
I know, I know, gouramis are freshwater fish, but I couldn’t resist snapping a photo to illustrate the beauty of design in form and function. Anabantoids hold a special place in my book of fishes as they were one of the first aquarium groups to test my breeding skills...
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