Age: 48
How many years have you been keeping tropical fish?
36
How long have you been a member of the Fry-Angle Society?
8 years in total
How many aquariums are you currently running and what sizes are they?
4 (90 gallon, 75 gallon, 40 gallon, 20 gallon)
What type(s) of fish are you keeping?
Mostly Central and South American Cichlids plus some tetras and catfish from the same region
What are your favourite fish (type or species) and why?
Cichlids (especially mouth breeders) due to their breeding behavior and territoriality
Have you had success in getting your fish to breed?
If so, what species have you had spawn?
Symphysodon Aequifasciatus Haraldi, Gymongeophagus Gymongenis, Apistograma Panda, Archocentrus Nigrofasciatus
Are you maintaining a live-planted aquarium?
If so, what equipment are you using and what type of plants do you currently have?
I have a CO2 system but I finally gave up on it as the solenoid valve kept breaking down. I now simply use liquid carbon, fertilizer, iron and essential trace elements with good results. The majority of my plants are Valisneria, Baby Tears, Java Fern, Java Moss and a Sword Plant
Do you maintain an outdoor pond?
If so, what size is it and what type of fish are in it?
No but I keep my 75 gallon tank outside as the fish require the seasonal temperature changes
Do you have any favourite aquarium books? If so, what are they?
I like Ad Konings Book of Cichilds and all other fishes in Lake Malawi
What Fry-Angle Aquarium Society activities do you enjoy the most?
Fish and plant auctions, social meetings with club members
Have you participated in any overseas activities related to the fish hobby (conventions, collecting trips, visits to fish farms, etc). If so, could you tell us about them?
I went to Uruguay in 2007 on a collecting trip lead by Spencer Jack where I collected different Gymnogeophagus species
What would you say to someone who keeps fish in Bermuda but isn’t a member of the Fry-Angle Aquarium Society?
Fish keeping is a wonderful way to bring the big world out there to the small world here in Bermuda. It is also very educational to keep fish |
