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Black Moor

The Black Moor rings in 2019 as January’s Fish of the Month.  Originating in China from the early 1700’s, the Black Moor is a popular variety of Carassius auratus AKA goldfish.  The breed is black with telescoping eyes and a…

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Weather Loach

December’s fish of the month is a temperate species, the weather loach (Misgurnus anquillicaudatus).  These fish are native to Asia but have become established in Europe, Australia, and North America . Also known as dojo loach, you’ll often find both…

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Ram Cichlid

November’s fish of the month is a classic, well respected species – The Ram Cichlid. First described in 1948, “Mikrogeophagus ramirezi” is named after Manuel Ramirez, one of the first importers and collectors of the species. The species is naturally…

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