Part 2 follows the development of Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) eggs from incubation and hatching to juvenile fish.
AMAZONAS – Matt Pedersen Articles
Friday Photospread – Think Inside The Box
There is, of course, the undeniable truth of being a fish addict: If you can find a way to add more fish, you’ll do it.
Friday Photospread – Geophagus sp. “Orange Head Tapajos” Surprise
The large size but normally passive nature of the Geophagus spp. remains one of their more endearing traits; they look fantastic as feature fish in a calm setting with other compatible fish. I never had a customer come back to complain about the Geophagus I had sold to them; these are fish people like!
Friday Photospread – How To: Count Fish Eggs
A step-by-step method to get your own precise egg counts from fish spawns.
Friday Photospread – Feigning Mortal Danger
Bettas are kind of easy to goad into performing for the camera, and none may be easier than the “Fighter Plakats”, the short-finned betta strains bred for strength, endurance, body structure, and general ferocity; the ultimate goal being a winner in the ring.
Friday Photospread – The Gloved Hand
It’s late evening in the fishroom (OK, it’s 2 AM in the fishroom), and I’m staying up late to take photos of a couple bettas that I’m planning on breeding.
Friday Photospread – Guppy, on Fire
One man’s cull = another man’s treasure. After all these years, a Guppy can still grab me.
PlanetXingu FundRazr Campaign To Fund Rio Xingu Scientific Expedition
The Lower Rio Xingu, imminently threatened by the Belo Monte Dam project, is the subject of a grassroots crowd-funding effort to support biodiversity research before it’s too late.
The Betta Son – Part 4
Catch a personal look at Ethan’s experience with his new pet bettas.
The Betta Son – Part 3
Matt and Ethan head on a road trip to pick out Ethan’s first Betta.