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Expertise
I can answer questions relating to the scientific aspect of the hobby (fish ecology, biology, genetics, etc. ), aquacultural and breeding aspects, and have experience with nearly all "brackish" fish in the trade. I also have lots of experience breeding fish, like angelfish, tetras, cichlids, and various livebearers. I also have lots of experience with many freshwater fish, especially "monster" fish, like stingrays, arowana and Saratoga, cichlids, catfish, etc. Please ask questions about anything except for true saltwater (reef) tanks.
Experience in the area
Too much to fully list, but I will never have never enough to satisfy myself.
Education/Credentials
Student, but I've been involved in many projects involving aquaculture and fish biology.
What do you like about this subject?
Absolutely Everything!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Their is so much to Learn and achieve in this field, It is not possible to do it all, However, I want to come as close as possible to achieving it all.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
The K.I.S. (Keep It Simple) method is the most successful approach to take in this hobby. You can take too much care of your fish. Also, the term brackish tends to scare people away from some of the most amazing animals in existence. If you have experience, you should seriously think about a brackish tank.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Stingrays are may favorite thing in the world. did you know they are extremely smart and behave much like dogs in terms of intelligence and human interaction level?
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Recent Answers from Will
2012-01-05 Bacterial hemorrhagic septicemia:
Hello, very sorry to hear about Skeeter. I am going to recommend you get a second opinion as well since this is a substantial and urgent problem. In this situation, continue to the tetracycline.
2011-12-20 Discus:
Hello, Can I get a picture of them? That would help with identification and treatment ideas. Pretty much every medicine for aquariums intended for parasites should work, but they can destroy the nitrifying
2011-12-20 Catfish:
Hello, I've caught a few of those carp fishing. The larger males are much more grey than the black juveniles and females in Colorado atleast. If he's acting normally, I wouldn't worry too much. Just
2011-12-11 Pregnant Fish! Help:
Hello, They give birth to live young and are usually pregnant for about a month. All you really need to do is provide cover for the babies. Just about any hiding places (especially plants) will do.
2011-10-01 electric yellow:
Hello, Sorry to say this, but cichlids are cichlids and they won't realistically stop. The best you can really do is offer the Pleco more hiding places. This will allow the cichlids to stake out their
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