male wild betta species guarding fry betta spawning

2024 International Freshwater Fish Photography Competition

December 2, 2024

Jennifer O. Reynolds, M.A. & Nora Hickey, D.V.M. Jen was proud to win first place in the 2024 International Freshwater Fish Photography Competition (IFFPC), which focused on wild bettas of the coccina group. Enjoy Jen’s competition-winning photo, and learn more about the natural habitats and plight of some tiny labyrinth fish such as wild betta…

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Getting Your Sea Legs: What to Consider When Stocking a First Aquarium

November 17, 2024

Jennifer O. Reynolds, M.A. & Nora Hickey, D.V.M. Originally published in the Nov./Dec. 2024 issue of Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine. This article is the second in a series to support new fishkeepers getting started in the hobby. Click here to read the first article in this series, “Getting Started on the Right Fin: Aquarium Start…

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Getting Started on the Right Fin: Aquarium Startup Basics, for Tropical Fish Hobbyist

September 29, 2024

Jennifer O. Reynolds, M.A. & Nora Hickey, D.V.M. Originally published in the Sept./Oct. 2024 issue of Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine. This article is the first in a series to support new fishkeepers getting started in the hobby. Click here to read our Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners article!

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