Public Aquarist Jay Hemdal covers a diverse range of fish health and husbandry topics in this “odds and ends” report.
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AMAZONAS – Jay Hemdal Articles
A Refinement of a Fish Length Estimation Method
Jay Hemdal attempts to recreate a laser size reference first seen on a deep submersible to create a more accurate way to measure aquarium inhabitants for growth studies and other purposes.
Underwater Photography in Aquariums
In-tank underwater photography can be a necessity in public aquarium settings.
Public Aquarists and the Haplochromine Cichlids of Lake Victoria, Africa
An introductory look at the plight of Lake Victoria’s endangered cichlids and the LVSSP.
Eye-Droop in Arowana and Arapaima gigas
Jay Hemdal examine an affliction of fish seen mainly in public aquariums (and a few larger home aquariums); “eye-droop” in the Osteoglossids.
Maximum Sizes of Fish in Captivity – an Estimation Tool
Many of us use FishBase for their maximum size records…I had a strong feeling that many fish do not grow as large in captivity as they can in the wild.
Aquatic Invasive Species
In light of invasive species, the time has likely come for the development of effective Aquarium Industry certification system.
