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Ok, so we took a trip to Florida again and this time I found some dwarf seahorses!!!One of the males we collected was "pregnant" and this morning he gave birth to about 20 young. This is a video of the birth, it is a bit long but well worth the watch!

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We took a trip to the indian river lagoon and collected fish just inside the Sebastian Inlet. We found 2 species of seahorse, 4 species of pipefish, 2 species of file fish, trunkfish, flounder, sargasso fish, gobies, blennies, shrimp and crabs. We used aquarium nets since you are not allowed to use a seine net unless you have a commercial licence. We had our recreational licences and made sure

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I love Seahorses, I'm sure you have figured that by now. In the past I have kept several different types of horses and pipefish, I have even collected some of my own in the Caribbean!!! The one species I had not had and that I wanted was the Dwarf Seahorse, Hippocampus zosterae. So at the beginning of spring when we took the boys to Disney World, I though this is my chance to go a little bit

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Betta Fish: An IntroductionBy [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bosun_Sogeke]Bosun SogekeBetta fish scientifically belongs to animalia kingdom, chordate phylum, actinopterygii class, Perciformes order, Osphronemidae family, Betta genus and B. splendens species.The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) is one of the most well-liked types of freshwater aquarium fish, inhabitant to the Mekong

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Breeding Betta FishesBy [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bosun_Sogeke]Bosun SogekeBetta fishes are in reality very sociable fish as long as you don't place two males together. They can be very easily kept with most other fish, and what you truly have to watch out for is the fish that bothers bettas.Betta fishes are slow moving fish with incredibly long fins, so they can't be placed with any fast

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Here are some pictures of my 200 gallon Bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium plagiosum). I have a male and a female, they are about 36" long and share the tank with a Yellow Headed ( Gymnothorax fimbriatus) that is about 30" long and a Panther Grouper (Cromileptes altivelis) that is about 12" long. They have been in this aquarium for about 9 months and have adapted well. There where 2 red hermits and one

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I was born in Guatemala and have been keeping aquariums for more than 20 years (since 1985). Growing up in Guatemala I used to collect my own fish all the time. I had access to tropical fish from the Caribbean Sea as well as the black sand beaches of thePacific Ocean. And to all kinds of freshwater fish, like Central American cichlids from jungle streams and lakes, and live bearers from the

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Halfmoon Betta FishHans CheeSo you've some experiences keeping betta fish and breeding hundreds of them, are you ready to go for the trophy in betta fish rearing?Halfmoon betta, one of the most sought after betta strains in the market anywhere, is perhaps the most fascinating and gorgeous breed you can ever spawn. One reason is because this strain of betta has many challenges for the breeders and

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Potamotrygon motoro is a freshwater stingray that belongs to the potamotrygonidae family. It's distribution is thorough South America and includes Uruguay, Paraná-Paraguay, Orinoco, and Amazon River basins. It gets to about 39 inches and requires a large tank when adult. They thrive in a PH of 5.0 to 6.0 and a DH no greater than 10. Since they are from a tropical climate, they do best in

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Plesiotrygon iwamae is a freshwater stingray, commonly known as the Antenna Ray, they are the only member of the genus Pleisotrygon. They belong to the family Potamotrygonidae and to the class Elasmobranchii, which is what sharks belong to. They get to about 22 inches in length, this does not include the tail. Their distributionis the upper to lower Amazon River basin, from Ecuador to Belém,

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There are several species of cichlids thatare called "Peacock Cichlid" in the aquarium trade.Cichla ocellarisDistribution: South America: Marowijne drainage in Suriname and French Guiana to the Essequibo drainage in Guyana.Biology: It is reported that this is a school forming fish. It occurs in the rapids, in quiet waters with medium depth and rocky substrates. Feeds only on small fish,

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The reason most puffers die within the first months of captivity is that the local fish store fails tremendously to inform their customers about the requirements of their new fish. I have seen many puffers either mislabled or not labled at all in fresh water tanks, slowlly dying. The key is to know what species you are getting (even if your fish store does not tell you) and to know what kind of

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One of my favorite aquarium fish is the freshwater stingray, particularly the ones of the genus Potamotrygon. This fish is not for the beginning hobbyist but if you have some experience this is a fascinating animal. There are many species of stingrays in the wild but you will find just a few species for sale in any local fish store. You can get a wider choice of species from specialized breeders

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This cichlid is a little bit bigger than A. longimanus, reaching a total length of about 10 inches.Distribution: Is found in the Pacific slope of Central America from southern Mexico to El Salvador.Biology: This fish is mostly benthic, staying near the bottom. Breeds in April to AugustFamily: CichlidaeSubfamily: CichlasomatinaeOrder: PerciformesClass: ActinopterygiiPH: 7.5DH: 2 - 10Temp: 26 - 30°C

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This is a small cichlid, staying under 7 inches. Distribution: Is found thorough all Central America, from the Atlantic slope in Honduras (Rio Aguan) to Nicaragua (Río Prinzapolka) and Costa Rica (Rio San Juan drainage including Lago Nicaragua), Pacific slope from Guatemala to Costa Rica (Rio Nahualate to Rio Bebedero). Biology: In addition to soft bottoms of the lake, inhabits rivers between 0

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This is a list of the fish I have found in Guatemala:Species; LocationAmphilophus longimanus; Rio Nahualate & Rio CojolateAmphilophus macracanthus; Laguna EncantadaAmphilophus nourissati; Usumacinta River basin, Border with MexicoAnableps dowei; Intercoastal channel in Escuintla, large schoolsArchocentrus nigrofasciatus; Outlet of Laguna Encantada, Rio SiguacanArchocentrus spilurus; Rio Motagua,

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There are different types of hobbyists. Some like fresh water species, some like marine and some like both. Most like “hunting” for prized specimens in their local fish store or may even venture to the city next-door for new hunting grounds. But there is a special kind of hobbyist… There are some of us who love capturing our own fish. I was lucky enough to live in Guatemala when I discovered

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Well, by now you should know I am Guatemalan... Down there if you eat fish it probably is what we call "Mojarra" . Any cichlid is called mojarra, no mater how big or small or of what color, even though the real mojarras belong to the family Gerreidae, and are a type of marine fish from the Caribbean. So for the longest time to me cichlids where no more than simple mojarras good for eating an

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In my opinion this is the mother of all multiple forum sites. It is the official online forum of TFH magazine so you can imagine the amount of information you can get here... They have everything from fresh water, aquatic plants, marine, puffer to cichlids. It is easy to navigate and to find what you are looking for. They have excellent moderators so you don't get any spam or trash in the forums.

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There are some of us that have a special place in our hearts for dwarf cichlids. I see that most people like the big and aggressive cihclids like the Oscar or the Firemouth or like the so many African cichlids that are available but for me there is nothing better than a tank full of tiny Apistograma or a nice community tank with a pair or two of Rams. The nicest part about them in my opinion is

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This is a site dedicated to Puffers. They cover all from fresh to marine and brackish water. The site is easy to navigate and since there are just a few forums dedicated exclusively to puffers, this is one you don't want to pass.When buying or thinking about buying a puffer the main thing is to make sure you are ready for it. There are several species available in the local fish stores and most

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This is a List of Discus online retailers and breeders,http://www.vladiscus.com/http://www.hawaiidiscus.com/http://www.discusmadness.com/They seem to have some of the lowest prices.http://www.wattleydiscus.comThis is the home page of Jack Wattley's Discus. These are considered to be among the best, but you pay for that quality.http://www.kensdiscus.com/Also great quality, but much better prices,

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This is a short list of pages that sell marine fish to the public on the Internet, so far the reviews I have seen are good.Aqua DealsThis is a nice site, very organized, and the major advantage they have is that all the fish you see for sale is in stock waiting for you to buy them today.http://www.gofishdirect.com/Reef InvertsThis site normally has a great selection of corals and such but right

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This is in my opinion the best resource online for information about seahorses. It does not matter how simple or complicated your question is you can find the answer here. They cover just about any imaginable subject and there are always knowledgeable people hanging around in there that are fascinated by seahorses. This is a huge site, so big you can get lost in it so they have a forum about

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This site is dedicated to seahorses, is part of Ocean Rider, a 3 acre farm in Hawaii. This seems to be the best place to purchase live seahorses. They have a nice selection and they are all farm bred and raised. The only down side is that the price is some what high but the seahorses come with a warranty. They have some other fish and inverts for sale such as sea hares, hermits and black brittle

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(The Octopus News Magazine Online)This site is dedicated entirely to cephalopods (octopus, squid, cuttlefish (sepia), and nautilus), their captive care, culture, study, and history. That I have found it is probably the most complete site on this subject. There are articles and forums covering more than the average number of queries. Whether your questions are about aquarium setup and maintenance

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This is a fairly simple site, easy to navigate. It was put together by a gentleman in Florida that collects only animals indigenous to the Florida Keys…In my opinion one of the best reasons to do business with this man are his wonderful seahorses! Not only does he have the cheapest dwarf seahorses (hippocampos zosterae) you will ever find. He sends beautiful healthy, specimens. In my last order

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This site has a lot to offer for the Marine Hobbyist... Overall it is easy to navigate and to order from. And the shipping is FREE through FedEx. They have an impressive selection of fish, invertebrates, and corals, as well as aquarium supplies. Generally, they include quite a bit of information on the site about almost every animal they sell. Most of the prices are pretty competitive, but the

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