Several of my fish are very odd looking. I call them my weirdo fish. The East Tennessee Aquatic Association (ETAA) asked that I do the Species Profile segment of their monthly meeting. This preceded my full talk on the topic of Tips to Maximize Fish Health and Personal Enjoyment which will be released as a separate video.
I hope that you enjoy this short clip from the meeting in which I discuss the Malawi Gar (Lichnochromis acuticeps) and my Eyebiter (Dimidiochromis compressiceps). I certainly enjoyed speaking to a room full of fish nerds like myself. We certainly are part of a GREAT community!
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