Baby Plecos

    Recently, MAG bred some baby bristlenose plecos. The father was very protective as he hovered over the babies, nestled safely in a cavelike shelter, ( a small, terra cotta colored, unused flower pot). So far the babies are maturing nicely, both in black and white color variations.  MAG faithfully feeds them and the parents

Fences Make Good Neighbors?

Crayfish shot of the moment: with a new tank that has nice dividers, MAG is able to study the behavior of various crays, besides keep track of who’s shedding, who is breeding with who, and who’s about to berry. Sometimes, despite the protection MAG tries to provide, things get just too close for comfort:

Cobalt Blue Crayfish p. Clarkii Rare Color Morph, and New Arrival: Ludos!

My apologies for not elaborating on this specimen; I do not know much about it except for the above title. I love the color scheme, almost peacock colors, of the iridescent cobalt blue against the lush green of the freshwater plants. MAG hasn’t told me much about this one, mainly because he is excited over his

Electric Orange and Blue! Nice To Meet You.

This rare strain of p. clarkii crayfish is the result when blue and electric orange meet. As soon as MAG listed these broods they were claimed right away. He saved a few before he sold out. It is amazing how the colors of their claws are so distinctive from their bodies so soon. It will be interesting to see

Hello, October, and Goodbye, Busy Summer

No excuses, but we have been busy.  MAG has been breeding various strains of crays, and shipping them out once they are swimming and scurrying on their own! Of course, this is in addition to the regular responsibilities and realities of everyday life. Onward to more updates from MAG!