Most of the time that we report on hybrid marine and reef fish, it is usually about a particular specimen which shows the traits of both parents, as a result of a crossbreeding. In this case we have a splendid…
Speciation and hybridisation of the Acanthurus nigricans complex
The family Acanthuridae with its six charismatic genera are some of the most beloved and recognisable fish both in the field and in the trade, serving as iconic reef denizens which play important roles in herbivory. The six genera holds…
Bali Aquarich’s angelfish accolades part 1: Pomacanthus imperator x annularis hybrid
At the risk of sounding cliche and in a manner most routine, it’s difficult not to admit the prowess and remarkable work that Bali Aquarich has accomplished. Founded by Su Wen-Ping, this Bali based aquaculture company has won the world over…
Amphiprion thiellei and A. leucokranos are two beautiful natural clownfish hybrids
Clownfishes are pretty promiscuous as far as fishes go, and many are capable of forming hybrids. There are only two genera of anemone fish, with the monotypic Premnas playing host to the pugnacious maroon clownfish, and the rest being placed in…
Awesome Fish Spotlight: The Armitagei hybrid love child
Apolemichthys is one of seven angelfish genera that are ever popular in the aquarium trade. The genus encompasses some of the age old aquarium favourites such as the flag fin angelfish (A. trimaculatus), bandit angelfish (A. arcuatus) as well as…
Who’s that Pomacanthus?!
If you’re a fan of the Pokémon franchise and the anime, then you should be familiar with the post advertisement segment called “Who’s that Pokémon?!” egging viewers to guess the identity of the pokémon based on its silhouette. Obviously the…
Our Tigerpyge hybrid gets a video update in HD
Although much of the hype surrounding the Tigerpyge angel has died down since its meteoric appearance a few years ago, there is no denying its sheer beauty and grace. Of all the hybrids we’ve seen and gawked at, the lemon peel and…
Dr. Chung Wing Hung’s Pomacanthid perfection
Dr. Chung from Hong Kong is a familiar name to any rare fish lover worthy of his salt. A dentist by profession, Dr. Chung has had the privilege of owning some of the most elusive and rare species in the same tank.…
Are these possibly teardrop x maxima clam hybrids?
It was quite amazing news to discover that the recognizable clams we’ve long called Teardrop Maximas are in fact a distinct species, Tridacna noae. Being ever the inquisitive aquarium journalists that we are, the notion of a new species of…
Pearl of The Orient: Mr Wong’s butterflyfish collection
When it comes to the rare fish game, there are only two players that immediately come to mind. Hong Kong and Japan. Together these two are undeniably the largest absorbers of rare fish, and have been consistently spitting out amazing specimens…
