Marine Breeding: Fangblennies Are Great First Fishes
If you want to try your hand at breeding marine fish, the fangblennies may be the ideal choice for every aspiring marine ornamental fish breeder. Find out why.
Poma Labs Breeds Holacanthus africanus
The African Angelfish, Holacanthus africanus, endemic to the tropical waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean, is the latest ornamental marine fish to be successfully aquacultured for the first time; another captive-bred first for Florida-based Poma Labs!
Poma Labs Set to Release Latest Hybrid Angelfishes
Poma Labs founder, Dr. Matthew L. Wittenrich, says, “I have been obsessed with Maze Angels from before I could ever afford one. The opportunity to breed them and their close relatives to see what falls out has been too tempting not to try. It has taken a while to assemble the breeders, but we have been busy…
Friday Photospread: Rare Pomacanthus Angelfish at Tampa International Airport
It’s not every day that you encounter a rare and mysterious marine angelfish while walking through the airport. What was it? Read on to find out!
Poma Labs Introduces Blue Phantom Hybrid Angelfish
A captive-produced hybrid between the Blueline and Black Phantom Angelfish may reveal insights into the origins of another rare and exciting angel from the genus Chaetodontplus.
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