Sneak preview! A segment from our feature film-in-progress, If Wishes Were Fishes, They Would Dance. With belly-dancing Sexy Shrimp.

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My fry have been upgraded to more spacious quarters.

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If Galene could suddenly become human and travel back in time, she would marry Scott Joplin RIGHT NOW!

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I miss Thea very much, but the wheels of the Musical Goldfish Machine must not grind to a halt! Today a new goldfish arrived from Rain Garden Goldfish in Hawaii. Meet Amakihi!

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Today the seahorses were given their first taste of music, and the result was somewhat extraordinary!

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My seahorses are exquisitely beautiful to watch, but what can they DO?

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After two years of trying, I finally successfully cycled a marine aquarium. And that lovely, salty, little world is now home to four magical seahorses! Raised in beautiful Hawaii at Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm, these creatures are beyond wonderful! Meet my new Mustangs, Zephyr (male) and Galene (female):



And here are my Sunbursts, Aethon (male) and Eudora (female):



These amazing animals are the most artful dancers I have ever encountered in the fish world. Talented, smart, easy to train. I am in love! Stay tuned for details...

On September 26, 2011, Vanya, my dear boy, died of a Mycobacterium marinum infection.

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They say everybody gets 15 minutes of fame. I think that includes clever fish, even though they can't wear a wristwatch.

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