Demasani Cichlids, among the lesser-known and underrated dwarf mbunas, are among the most overlooked fishkeeping species. These beautiful, small fish were only described and identified in 1994. These beautiful Malawi fish measure between 2.5 and 3 inches in length. They can be combined with other Mbunas to create a stunning explosion of color. These fish have […]

Mbunas are most well-known for their anger. They are territorial and feuds often end in a few fallen soldiers. Mbunas are more than just angry fishes. They are versatile, hardy, and can be combined to create an explosion of color. Mbuna Cichlids Introduction Let me introduce you to Mbuna cichlids. These beautiful fishes are made up of over 100 […]

Unassuming clownfish became the star of Finding Nemo in 2003. These orange-bodied fish were so popular that they threatened their declining wild population. It was only a matter of time before designer clownfish began to make an appearance. Aquacultured clownfish have a niche market that is looking for unique, or, to be blunt, unusual, traits. These fish […]

Fish communicate their feelings in different ways. We don’t often understand these subtle cues. My first time I tried this hobby was when I noticed a fish that was always lying in the tank. It was something I assumed was just a habit, but it turned out to be ammonia poisoning. The fish had already died by the time […]

When I typed “blue clownfish” in the Google search box, I was stunned. There were dozens and dozens upon dozens of photos of blue troutfish, ranging from subtle baby blues to bright ultramarines. These photos were both too real and too good to be true, yet they seemed so real. There are blue pitbulls and all dogs […]

Half of the world’s population has a penis. You will be amazed (and jealous) to learn about the reproductive organs of some animals. One such animal is the blue whale. Their penis length can be between 8 and 10 feet with a girth exceedingly large of more than 1 foot. Even such a large penis-possessing animal can be […]

Wild mollies can be extremely resilient. They are able to adapt to the most difficult of environments. But, artificially bred moles like the balloon belly molly with many birth defects are not as adaptable. While balloon belly mollies are stunning, they come with a steep price. These fish were selected to be small and round. They have a curvature […]

Although Finding Nemo was released in 2003, it is still one of the most animated movies ever made. It’s a pleasure to see the characters that resemble marine animals in this movie, as I am a huge fan of marine life. Marlin is portrayed as a clownfish living with his son Nemo in an anemone. This is […]

It doesn’t matter how primitive a creature may be, the lengths that it will go in order to reproduce and expand its lineage are amazing. As a hobbyist, it is rewarding to watch your fish spawn and produce healthy fry. Some fish species, however, are not able to lay eggs or fertilize eggs. They’ll eat the eggs […]

Pixar’s 2003 blockbuster Finding Nemo was so successful that Finding Dory got its own feature film. We all know that Nemo and Marlin are clownfish. What kind of fish is Dory, though? The clownfish was the first to be popularized in the marine fishkeeping hobby after the movie Finding Nemo. They are now common in saltwater aquariums […]