Pinnatus x Batavianus Batfish Hybrid not as Wild as the Parents

We’ve long associated the world famous fish farmers of Bali Aquarich with the captive bred pinnatus batfish which was one of their first breakout cultured marine fish to hit the aquarium hobby. This 2010 landmark breakthrough was followed up with…

Pinnatus batfish video shows what could be the red tail catfish of saltwater aquariums

[youtube width=”680″ height=”400″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LGcv-HEmSA[/youtube] There is something about the look of a juvenile pinnatus batfish which is both fascinating, unreal and irresistable. The bold orange stripe that encircles the perimeter of the juvenile batfish and bissects its symmetry is somewhat akin…

Captive Bred Pinnatus Batfish hit the US

Mark Martin @ Blue Zoo Aquatics broke the news to Reef Builders this afternoon – Captive Bred Pinnatus Batfish (Platax pinnatus) have hit the US.  The first retail offering of a 2″ tall captive bred Pinnatus Batfish is happening now!…